Last Updated:2025/11/23

(idiomatic, US) To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation. / (idiomatic, US) To act boldly.

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shoot first and ask questions later

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shoot first and ask questions later

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US idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
状況を十分に調査せず、無謀に急いで行動する / 躊躇せず大胆に行動する
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危機の際、その指揮官は状況を十分に調べずに性急に行動することで知られており、それが不必要な犠牲者を招くことがある。

present singular third-person

participle present

participle past

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