1shoot 
/ˈʃu:t/ verb
shoots; shot /ˈʃu:t/ verb /ˈʃɑ:t/; shoot·ing 1 a : to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon [no obj] ▪ Does this gun shoot accurately? ▪ Don't shoot. I surrender. ▪ He shot at the deer. ▪ The enemy was shooting at the rescue helicopter. ▪ The sniper was shooting to kill. [=shooting with the purpose of killing someone] [+ obj] ▪ She shot the arrow into the air. ▪ I tried shooting a gun for the first time. ▪ He shot a spitball into the girl's hair. ▪ a stunt in which she was shot from a cannon
b [+ obj] : to wound or kill (a person or animal) with a bullet, arrow, etc., that is shot from a weapon
▪ He shot two deer this hunting season. ▪ The police shot the suspect in the leg. ▪ She accidentally shot herself in the foot. ▪ Two people were shot dead [=killed with bullets] during the robbery. ▪ The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone who tried to escape. [=to immediately shoot anyone they saw trying to escape]
c [+ obj] : to remove or destroy (something) with a bullet, rocket, etc., that is shot from a weapon — often + off ▪ He shot the lock off the door. — often + out ▪ She shot out the lights. 2 always followed by an adverb or preposition a : to go, move, or pass quickly and suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place [no obj] ▪ They shot past us on skis. ▪ A cat shot [=darted] across the street. ▪ Sparks from the fire were shooting all over. ▪ A sharp pain shot through her chest. ▪ The album shot straight to number one on the charts. [+ obj] ▪ The frog shot out its tongue at a fly. ▪ The album shot the band straight to the top of the charts.
b : to flow forcefully or to cause (something) to flow forcefully in a particular direction or to a particular place [no obj] ▪ Blood was shooting [=spurting] from her neck. [+ obj] ▪ The snake shot venom into his eyes. 3 a sports : to kick, hit, or throw (a basketball, hockey puck, etc.) toward or into a goal [+ obj] ▪ She shot the ball from midfield. ▪ He shot the eight ball into the side pocket. [no obj] ▪ He shoots; he scores! ▪ You can't really play hockey if you don't have a goal to shoot at.
b [+ obj] basketball : to score (a goal) by shooting
▪ He shot 10 field goals during the game. ▪ She is outside shooting baskets. [=practicing basketball]
c [+ obj] golf : to achieve (a particular score)
▪ She shot an 81. ▪ He shot a hole in one.
d [+ obj] : to play (a sport or game)
▪ They are in the back shooting craps/dice. ◊This sense is usually used with sports or games that involve shooting a ball.
▪ They shot a round of golf. ▪ Let's shoot some pool. ▪ (US, informal) Let's shoot some hoops. [=let's play basketball] 4 : to film or photograph (something) [+ obj] ▪ The movie was shot in Australia. ▪ The scene was shot in slow motion. ▪ Where did you shoot [=take] this photo? [no obj] ▪ The director says we'll begin shooting [=filming] next week. 5 [+ obj] : to direct (a look, comment, etc.) at (someone) quickly and suddenly
▪ She shot her sister a disapproving glance/look. — usually + at ▪ She shot a disapproving glance/look at her sister. ▪ He shot some angry words at me when the others left the room. 6 [no obj] US, informal — used to tell someone to begin to speak ▪ You wanted to tell me something? OK, shoot. ▪ “Can I ask you a few questions?” “Shoot.” 7 [+ obj] informal : to inject (an illegal drug) into a vein
▪ She began shooting heroin when she was 20.
b [+ obj] : to wound or kill (a person or animal) with a bullet, arrow, etc., that is shot from a weapon
▪ He shot two deer this hunting season. ▪ The police shot the suspect in the leg. ▪ She accidentally shot herself in the foot. ▪ Two people were shot dead [=killed with bullets] during the robbery. ▪ The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone who tried to escape. [=to immediately shoot anyone they saw trying to escape]
c [+ obj] : to remove or destroy (something) with a bullet, rocket, etc., that is shot from a weapon — often + off ▪ He shot the lock off the door. — often + out ▪ She shot out the lights.
b : to flow forcefully or to cause (something) to flow forcefully in a particular direction or to a particular place [no obj] ▪ Blood was shooting [=spurting] from her neck. [+ obj] ▪ The snake shot venom into his eyes.
b [+ obj] basketball : to score (a goal) by shooting
▪ He shot 10 field goals during the game. ▪ She is outside shooting baskets. [=practicing basketball]
c [+ obj] golf : to achieve (a particular score)
▪ She shot an 81. ▪ He shot a hole in one.
d [+ obj] : to play (a sport or game)
▪ They are in the back shooting craps/dice. ◊This sense is usually used with sports or games that involve shooting a ball.
▪ They shot a round of golf. ▪ Let's shoot some pool. ▪ (US, informal) Let's shoot some hoops. [=let's play basketball]
▪ She shot her sister a disapproving glance/look. — usually + at ▪ She shot a disapproving glance/look at her sister. ▪ He shot some angry words at me when the others left the room.
▪ She began shooting heroin when she was 20.
have shot your bolt — see 1bolt
shoot daggers at — see dagger
shoot down [phrasal verb] 1 shoot down (something) or shoot (something) down a : to cause (something) to fall to the ground by hitting it with a bullet, rocket, etc., that is shot from a weapon
▪ The helicopter was shot down.
b : to end or defeat (something)
▪ The bill was shot down in the Senate. ▪ Her hopes were shot down.
c : to reject (something) completely
▪ My idea was immediately shot down. = My idea was shot down in flames. 2 shoot down (someone) or shoot (someone) down a : to kill (someone) with a bullet shot from a gun
▪ He was shot down in cold blood. ▪ Someone shot him down.
b informal : to refuse to accept the offer made by (someone)
▪ I asked her on a date, but she shot me down. [=she said no to me]
▪ The helicopter was shot down.
b : to end or defeat (something)
▪ The bill was shot down in the Senate. ▪ Her hopes were shot down.
c : to reject (something) completely
▪ My idea was immediately shot down. = My idea was shot down in flames.
▪ He was shot down in cold blood. ▪ Someone shot him down.
b informal : to refuse to accept the offer made by (someone)
▪ I asked her on a date, but she shot me down. [=she said no to me]
shoot for [phrasal verb]
shoot for (something) chiefly US, informal : to have (something) as a goal
▪ “When would you like to have this completed by?” “Let's shoot for [=aim for] Friday.”
▪ “When would you like to have this completed by?” “Let's shoot for [=aim for] Friday.”
shoot for the moon — see 1moon
shoot from the hip
: to act or speak quickly without thinking about the possible results
▪ I admit I'm shooting from the hip here, but I think it's a decent idea.
▪ I admit I'm shooting from the hip here, but I think it's a decent idea.
shoot it out
: to shoot guns at someone during a fight until one side is killed or defeated
▪ The two gangs shot it out in the street. — often + with ▪ The escaped convict shot it out with the police. — see also shoot-out
▪ The two gangs shot it out in the street. — often + with ▪ The escaped convict shot it out with the police. — see also shoot-out
shoot off
[phrasal verb] Brit, informal : to leave a place quickly and suddenly
▪ I have to shoot off to my next appointment.
▪ I have to shoot off to my next appointment.
shoot the breeze also shoot the bull
US, informal : to talk informally about unimportant things
▪ I enjoy shooting the breeze with my neighbors.
▪ I enjoy shooting the breeze with my neighbors.
shoot the messenger — see messenger
shoot the rapids
: to move quickly in a river where the water flows very fast usually over rocks
▪ whitewater rafters shooting the rapids
▪ whitewater rafters shooting the rapids
shoot the shit
US, informal + offensive : to talk informally about unimportant things : to shoot the breeze
shoot up [phrasal verb] 1 : to grow or increase quickly and suddenly
▪ He shot up to six feet tall over the summer. ▪ Sales have shot up this month. 2 shoot up or shoot up (something) informal : to inject an illegal drug into a vein
▪ They shot up before the party. ▪ shooting up heroin 3 shoot up (something) or shoot (something) up : to shoot many bullets at or inside (something)
▪ He walked in and just started shooting up the place. ▪ He shot the place up.
▪ He shot up to six feet tall over the summer. ▪ Sales have shot up this month.
▪ They shot up before the party. ▪ shooting up heroin
▪ He walked in and just started shooting up the place. ▪ He shot the place up.
shoot your mouth off also shoot off at the mouth
informal : to talk foolishly, carelessly, or too much about something
▪ She tends to shoot her mouth off. ▪ Try not to shoot your mouth off about this to anyone.
▪ She tends to shoot her mouth off. ▪ Try not to shoot your mouth off about this to anyone.
shoot yourself in the foot
informal : to do or say something that causes trouble for yourself
▪ By complaining about this you're only bringing attention to your mistakes. You're shooting yourself in the foot.
▪ By complaining about this you're only bringing attention to your mistakes. You're shooting yourself in the foot.
