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

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shoot off

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Source Word

shoot off

Verb

colloquial idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

（口語的に）すぐに立ち去る、急いで出発する / （熟語的に）躊躇なく即座に（特に書面や口頭での）コミュニケーションを行う

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I need to shoot off to catch the last train, so I can't stay any longer.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

終電に間に合わせるために急いで出発しなければならないので、もう長居できません。

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(colloquial) To leave quickly

I have to shoot off, my interview starts in under an hour.

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Sense（2）

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

In other situations, you might know someone who adds colour with personal anecdotes and feelings. You could shoot off a similar response – perhaps including a short story of your own to hammer home your point.

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