Expressions (A–Z)

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• Shoot from the hip

  To act impulsively, without prior consideration or judgment.

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• Shoot high

  (Slang) Figuratively, to set high goals; to intend to achieve significant accomp...

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• Shoot in all directions

  Figuratively: to take on or accuse many people; to make claims and point blame a...

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• Shoot Like an Arrow

  See: "shoots like an arrow."

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• Shoot oneself in the foot

  Figuratively, caused harm to oneself while trying to get something for oneself.

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• Shooting from the hip

  See: "Shoot from the waist."

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  Shooting percentage

  The success rate of shots made into the basket out of the total attempts.

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• Shoots Like an Arrow

  It comes out as quickly as an arrow from a bow (in the original: a designation f...

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  Shop

  A shop.

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  shopping spree

  Very many purchases made in a short time, due to an approaching danger or specia...

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