shoot through
Meaning
To leave, especially quickly or without telling anyone.
Example
He shot through before the bill arrived.
Origin
Origin unknown
Variants
shot through
Nearby words
- shivooA party, celebration or noisy gathering; sometimes a brawl.
- shoeyThe act of drinking beer or champagne out of a shoe, usually as a celebration.
- shonkyDishonest, unreliable or of poor quality.
- shook onKeen on; infatuated with (someone or something).
- shoot through like a Bondi tramTo leave very quickly.
- short blackA single shot of espresso coffee served without milk.
- shoutTo pay for drinks or food for someone else, especially a round of drinks. Also a noun, as in 'it's my shout'.
- show ponyA show-off; someone more interested in looking good than doing the job.