shoot off
to talk excessively or recklessly
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
shoot off at the mouth
To talk excessively or thoughtlessly
shoot one's bolt
To use up all one's resources or efforts at once
shoot one's load
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shoot oneself in the foot
To unintentionally harm or cause problems for oneself
shoot the boots
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shoot the bull
to chat casually and idly
shoot the gold
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shoot the messenger
to punish or blame someone for bringing bad news
short and fat
Sturdy and compact in shape
short and stout
Physically short and somewhat fat
short and sweet
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
short and sweet and to the point
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
short end of the stick
to receive the lesser or unfair share of something
short fuse
Easily angered or quick to lose temper
short hairs
under close supervision or control
short leash
to have strict control over someone
short of a length
not having enough of something
short on looks
Unattractive or unpleasant to look at
short strokes
Taking small, quick actions to achieve a goal
short temper
Easily becoming angry
shot across the bow
A warning or threat, often to stop someone's behavior
shot and shell
Artillery fire, especially cannonballs and explosive shells
shot heard round the world
An event that has a significant and far-reaching impact
shot in the dark
A guess or attempt with little chance of success
shotgun approach
Trying many methods at once to solve a problem
shotgun wedding
a wedding that happens quickly due to an unplanned pregnancy
shots fired
A conflict or argument has begun
shoulder to cry on
Someone to confide in and receive emotional support from
shout and clout
Influence or respect is earned not just by talking, but by taking action.
shout fire in a crowded theater
To say something that could cause panic or harm to others
shove it up your ass
go away or leave me alone
shove something down someone's throat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
show a clean pair of heels
To run away quickly or escape
show a leg
get out of bed quickly
show and tell
a classroom activity where children share something
show ankle
to show a little bit of one's leg
show colour
to show signs of life or activity
show of hands
a vote or survey done by raising one's hand
show off
to display one's skills or possessions to impress others
show one's ass
To act foolishly or embarrassingly
show one's butt
to behave foolishly or embarrassingly
show one's cards
to reveal one's plans or intentions
show one's teeth
To show aggression or defensiveness
show one's true colors
To reveal one's true nature or intentions
show one's true stripes
to reveal one's true nature or character
show pony
Someone who looks good but lacks real ability
show someone a good time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
show someone a thing or two
teach someone new skills or ideas
show someone one's etchings
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
show someone the door
to ask someone to leave
show the flag
To display or demonstrate one's presence or support
show up
To arrive or attend an event
show who's boss
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shower and shave
to wash and groom oneself
shower down
To give or bestow something generously and abundantly
shower thought
a sudden, often profound idea that occurs unexpectedly
shrinking violet
A shy and modest person
shrouds have no pockets
You can't take wealth with you when you die
shuck and jive
to deceive or evade someone with clever talk