Shoot off

verb, slang

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To leave quickly colloquial

    "I have to shoot off, my interview starts in under an hour."

  2. 2
    To do (something, usually a written or verbal communication) quickly, and without hesitation or forethought. idiomatic

    "In other situations, you might know someone who adds colour with personal anecdotes and feelings. You could shoot off a similar response – perhaps including a short story of your own to hammer home your point."

  3. 3
    To overshoot the bounds of a set when filming, showing part of what lies outside it.
  4. 4
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see shoot, off.

    "His arm got shot off in the war."

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