He loves watching a classic shoot 'em up on Friday nights.
shoot 'em up
idiomA piece of media which depicts considerable gunplay.
The new action movie is a loud, mindless shoot 'em up that relies more on explosions than a good story.
While the director is known for thoughtful dramas, he surprised critics by producing a violent, high-budget shoot 'em up set in the future.
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shoot down
To criticize (a request) to the point of preclusion.
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shoot first and ask questions later
To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.
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shoot from the lip
To speak confidently and unhesitantly but without careful forethought or a reliable knowledge of important facts pertaining to the subject matter.
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shoot holes
Find faults.
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shoot off
To do (something, usually a written or verbal communication) quickly, and without hesitation or forethought.
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shoot off at the mouth
To boast, or brag, or talk too much.
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shoot one's bolt
To use up one's resources, especially a singular one or one not readily restored.
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shoot one's load
To ejaculate; to cum.