Fire away Meaning in English
expression
ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /əˈweɪ
FYE-er-uh-WAY
fˈaɪə/ /ɐwˈeɪ
FYE-uh-uh-WAY
Definition
Used to encourage someone to start asking questions or to begin speaking, especially when they have something to say or ask.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, friendly. Often used to invite questions after saying 'Any questions?' or 'Do you want to know more?'. Not connected to literal 'fire' or aggression. Common in conversations, classes, or meetings.
Spanish: adelante - dispara - preguntaPortuguese (BR): manda ver - pode perguntar - fala aíPortuguese (PT): força - diz lá - podes perguntarChinese (Simplified): 请说 - 尽管问Chinese (Traditional): 請說 - 儘管問Hindi: पूछो - बोलोArabic: تفضل - اسألBengali: শুরু করুন - প্রশ্ন করুনRussian: задавайте вопросы - спрашивайтеJapanese: どうぞ聞いてください - 質問してくださいVietnamese: cứ hỏi đi - cứ nói điKorean: 말해 보세요 - 질문하세요Turkish: sor bakalım - çekinmeden sorUrdu: پوچھیں - بے تکلف پوچھیںIndonesian: silakan tanyakan - boleh bertanya
Example Sentences
If you have any questions, just fire away.
basic
We're ready for your feedback – fire away!
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The teacher looked at the class and said, 'Fire away.'
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You want to ask something? Fire away, I'm all ears.
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Nervous about the interview? Don't worry, just fire away whenever you're ready.
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We're having a Q&A – if something's on your mind, go ahead and fire away.
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