Shoot away Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈʃut/ /əˈweɪ

SHOOT-uh-WAY

UK

ʃˈuːt/ /ɐwˈeɪ

SHOOT-uh-WAY

Definition

An informal expression used to tell someone to go ahead and ask a question or say something they want without hesitation.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, often used to encourage questions or comments in casual conversation. Similar to 'go ahead' or 'ask away'. Not used in formal writing or professional settings.

• Spanish: dispara - pregunta (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): manda ver - pode perguntar
• Portuguese (PT): força - podes perguntar
• Chinese (Simplified): 说吧 - 问吧 (非正式)
• Chinese (Traditional): 說吧 - 問吧 (非正式)
• Hindi: पूछ लो - बोलो (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: اسأل - قل (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: বলুন - জিজ্ঞেস করুন
• Russian: спрашивай - давай, говори
• Japanese: どうぞ - 遠慮なく言ってください
• Vietnamese: cứ hỏi đi - cứ nói đi
• Korean: 말해봐 - 그냥 질문해
• Turkish: sor - çekinmeden söyle
• Urdu: پوچھ لو - بول دو
• Indonesian: silakan tanya - silakan bicara

Example Sentences

If you have any questions, just shoot away.

basic

I'm ready, so shoot away with your suggestions.

basic

Don't be shy, shoot away!

basic

You want to know something? Shoot away.

natural

Okay, I'm listening—shoot away with your best ideas.

natural

If you've got something on your mind, just shoot away and get it off your chest.

natural