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turkey shoot

idiom

A situation in which numerous weapons are discharged against prey, opponents, or victims who have little ability to protect or defend themselves.


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  1. 01

    cold turkey

    A sudden and complete withdrawal from a dependent substance, especially a drug.

  2. 02

    jive turkey

    A fool, a chump, a target for jiving.

  3. 03

    shoot 'em up

    A piece of media which depicts considerable gunplay.

  4. 04

    shoot down

    To criticize (a request) to the point of preclusion.

  5. 05

    shoot first and ask questions later

    To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.

  6. 06

    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.

  7. 07

    shoot holes

    Find faults.

  8. 08

    shoot off

    To do (something, usually a written or verbal communication) quickly, and without hesitation or forethought.

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