shoot through
1 of 1verb/ˈʃut θru/
Forms:shoots through,shooting through,shot through,shot through
1
to depart quickly, typically to evade a situation
- The employee quietly shot through the office to avoid a confrontation with the boss.
- In a hurry, they shot through the hallway, hoping not to be late for the meeting.
- When the alarm went off, the intruder shot through the back alley to avoid detection.
- Sensing trouble, the witness shot through the scene before being questioned.
- She quickly shot through the exit, escaping the uncomfortable situation.