Shoot off

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verb

To leave quickly or suddenly without notifying others.

Soon after the party started, John shot off because he had an emergency.
Visual representation of "shoot off" - To leave quickly or suddenly without notifying others

Often appears as...

  • shoot off quickly
  • shoot off suddenly

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "shoot off"
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Quick Departure

Implies leaving with urgency, often without a farewell.

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Heard my phone ring and had to shoot off.
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Informal Setting

Commonly used among friends or in casual conversation.

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Let's catch up when you're back, got to shoot off now!
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No Explanation

Doesn't require explaining why one is leaving abruptly.

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Oops, is that the time? I must shoot off!
Visual representation of the word "Shoot off"

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