shoot off

Phrasal Verb BritishAustralian ★★★★☆ Common informal
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Meaning: To leave quickly

匆忙离开,急着走
Salir disparado, irse corriendo
急いで出発する、すぐに行く
급히 떠나다, 서둘러 가다

To depart in a hurry.

匆忙地离去。
Marcharse con prisa.
急いで立ち去ること。
서둘러 출발하는 것.
Base verb: shoot
Particle: off
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. I've got to shoot off.
    我得赶紧走了
    Tengo que salir pitando
    もう行かなきゃ
    나 이제 가봐야 해.
  2. She shot off to catch her train.
    她急着去赶火车
    Salió disparada a coger el tren
    彼女は電車に間に合うように急いで出た
    그녀는 기차를 타려고 급히 떠났다.
  3. He shot off without saying goodbye.
    他没说再见就急着走了
    Se fue corriendo sin despedirse
    彼はさよならも言わずに急いで去った
    그는 인사도 없이 급히 떠나버렸다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: leaving, hurry

Tone: urgent

✓ Do Say

  • Must shoot off
    得赶紧走了
    Tengo que salir pitando
    もう行かなきゃ
    급히 가봐야 해

Origin & History

From shooting away quickly.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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