shoots off
Suddenly sends flying
Shoots off means to leave quickly or suddenly: She shot off to catch her flight.
It also describes speaking impulsively without restraint: He's always shooting off his mouth.
To shoot off a message is to send it hastily.
The phrase can describe things propelled rapidly: Sparks shot off in all directions.
- blurtSpeak suddenly, thoughtlessly
- sendCause to arrive elsewhere
- fires awayProceeds without hesitation
- projectileLaunched airborne object
- transmitTo send onward
eject · launch · lash out · snap · burst · catapult · bolt · react · discharge · rapid fire · quick draw · spark · dart · flee · propel · ignite · email · rush
speed of departure
shoots offlingers
Remains beyond expected time
dawdles · dallies · loiters · tarries · hangs around
presence vs. absence
shoots offstays put
Remains in place
remains · sticks around · stays · settles in · hangs around
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