How to Pronounce "shoot through"
expression
ˈʃut/ /ˈθɹu
SHOOT THROO
ʃˈuːt/ /θɹˈuː
SHOOT THROO
Definition
To leave a place quickly and often unexpectedly, usually to avoid an awkward situation or unwanted responsibility. Sometimes used informally to mean 'escape' or 'slip away'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃut/ /ˈθɹu
British English
ʃˈuːt/ /θɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOT THROO
UK
SHOOT THROO
Listen in Context
I saw Tom shoot through after the meeting.
She decided to shoot through before anyone noticed.
Let's shoot through before it starts raining.
Everyone was so bored at the party that we all just shot through early.