Shoot through

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verb

To leave or disappear suddenly.

As soon as the meeting was over, he shot through without saying goodbye.
Visual representation of "shoot through" - to leave or disappear suddenly

Often appears as...

  • shoot through quickly
  • shoot through without notice

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Casual Escape

Used commonly to describe leaving discreetly or quickly in informal situations.

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After the sudden phone call, she shot through the party.
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Sudden Disappearance

Conveys the act of leaving without drawing attention.

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He just grabbed his coat and shot through.
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Abrupt Exit

Often implies leaving without the usual social niceties like saying goodbye.

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She didn't even wait for dessert; she just shot through.
Visual representation of the word "Shoot through"

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