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General Slang
shoot through
SHOOT THROO · phrase · informal
To leave, often suddenly.
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To depart, especially quickly or without ceremony.
“He shot through before the bill came.”
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shoot through In A Sentence
He shot through before the bill came.
Origin & Usage
Australian; from 'shoot through like a Bondi tram' (leave fast).
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What does shoot through mean in Australian slang?
To shoot through means to leave or depart, especially quickly or without ceremony.
Where does 'shoot through' come from?
It comes from the old Aussie simile 'shoot through like a Bondi tram', referring to how fast those trams sped off.
How do you use shoot through?
You'd say something like 'he shot through before the bill came', meaning he slipped away quickly.
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