shoot it out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To fight it out with the use of firearms.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He would try and catch the Citroën and shoot it out with them and if she got shot in the process, that was too bad too.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shoot it out” mean?
To fight it out with the use of firearms.
Is “shoot it out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.