shoot someone down in flames



shoot someone down in flames

tv. to ruin someone; to bring about someone’s downfall. (see also go down in flames.) It was a bad idea, okay, but you didn’t have to shoot me down in flames.
See also: down, flame, shoot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TreasureTRE-zhərEnglish (Modern)
Stefanus-Dutch
IrvingUR-ving (English, Scottish)English, Scottish, Jewish
Sigur&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology
Miriam['miriəm]
Liannelee-ANEnglish (Rare)