fires away
Starts asking questions
Fires away means to begin speaking, asking questions, or taking action without hesitation.
It's typically used as an invitation or command, giving someone permission to proceed: I'm ready for your questions—fire away.
The phrase draws from the military command to discharge weapons, but in everyday use it simply signals that the listener is prepared and the speaker should go ahead.
Discharge or capture
begin · launch · speak up · have at it · let loose · open up · unleash · jump in
Question formally and persistently
- grillCooking surface over fire
- probeThorough examination or tool
- cross-examineQuestion opposing witness
- pressApply force downward
demand · challenge · quiz · drill · bombard · query · examine · inquire
shoot
Discharge or capture
start · begin · launch · speak up · have at it · let loose · open up · unleash · jump in · take aim
interrogate
Question formally and persistently
- grillCooking surface over fire
- probeThorough examination or tool
- cross-examineQuestion opposing witness
press · demand · challenge · quiz · drill · bombard · query · examine · inquire
barrage
Sustained, overwhelming attack
blitz · flurry · torrent · stream · quickfire · machine-gun · automatic · relentless · incessant · sustained
enthusiastic
Showing intense eager enjoyment
exuberant · eager · zealous · vigorous · passionate · fervent · lively · gusto · vivacious · unbridled
fires awayhesitates
Shows momentary indecision
holds back · waits · pauses · hangs back · balks
fires awayclams up
Stops talking abruptly
bites one's tongue · keeps mum · shuts up · zips it · holds one's peace
fires awayholds off
Delays or repels
stands down · stops · refrains · abstains · pulls back
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