Fire away

verb

To start asking questions or giving instructions.

John: May I ask some questions? Kate: Yes, fire away!
Visual representation of "fire away" - To start asking questions or giving instructions.

Often appears as...

  • feel free to fire away
  • can i fire away

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To shoot a weapon.

As soon as the enemy was in sight, the captain ordered to fire away.
Visual representation of "fire away" - To shoot a weapon.

Often appears as...

  • fire away at targets
  • order to fire away
verb

To start asking questions or giving instructions.

John: May I ask some questions? Kate: Yes, fire away!
Visual representation of "fire away" - To start asking questions or giving instructions.

Often appears as...

  • feel free to fire away
  • can i fire away

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To shoot a weapon.

As soon as the enemy was in sight, the captain ordered to fire away.
Visual representation of "fire away" - To shoot a weapon.

Often appears as...

  • fire away at targets
  • order to fire away
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "fire away"
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Invitation to Speak

Used to invite someone to express their thoughts or questions without hesitation.

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I see you have a thought, fire away!
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Friendly Tone

Conveys a casual and approachable tone when asking for information or opinions.

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You look curious—fire away with your questions!
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Conversational Context

Often used informally among friends or colleagues in a discussion.

Illustration for Conversational Context
We're brainstorming here, so fire away with any wild ideas!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Invitation to Speak

Used to invite someone to express their thoughts or questions without hesitation.

Illustration for Invitation to Speak
I see you have a thought, fire away!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Friendly Tone

Conveys a casual and approachable tone when asking for information or opinions.

Illustration for Friendly Tone
You look curious—fire away with your questions!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Context

Often used informally among friends or colleagues in a discussion.

Illustration for Conversational Context
We're brainstorming here, so fire away with any wild ideas!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Invitation to Speak

Used to invite someone to express their thoughts or questions without hesitation.

Illustration for Invitation to Speak
I see you have a thought, fire away!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Friendly Tone

Conveys a casual and approachable tone when asking for information or opinions.

Illustration for Friendly Tone
You look curious—fire away with your questions!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Context

Often used informally among friends or colleagues in a discussion.

Illustration for Conversational Context
We're brainstorming here, so fire away with any wild ideas!
Visual representation of the word "Fire away"

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