off like a shot



off like a shot

away [from a place] very quickly. He finished his dinner and was off like a shot. The thief grabbed the lady's purse and was off like a shot.
See also: like, off, shot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Friedman['fri:dmən]
LonginLAWN-geenPolish
Mikala-Hawaiian
Ceallagh-Irish
Jacentyyah-TSEN-tiPolish (Rare)
Driscoll['driskəl]