How to Pronounce "off like a shot"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɑt
AWF-LYKE-uh-SHAWT
ˈɒf/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /ʃˈɒt
OF-LYKE-uh-SHOT
Definition
To move or leave very quickly, as fast as a bullet. Used to describe someone or something departing suddenly and with great speed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɑt
British English
ˈɒf/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /ʃˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF-LYKE-uh-SHAWT
UK
OF-LYKE-uh-SHOT
Listen in Context
When the bell rang, the children were off like a shot.
The rabbit saw the dog and was off like a shot.
As soon as I opened the door, my cat was off like a shot.
Mention cake and he's off like a shot to the kitchen.