shoot through (to somewhere)



shoot through (to somewhere)

To hastily depart, abscond, or flee (to some place), especially so as to avoid doing or dealing with something unpleasant or unwanted. Primarily heard in US, New Zealand. After Joey found out I was pregnant, he shot through to Sydney as soon as he had enough money for a ticket. Many young people would rather shoot through rather than face the consequences of their actions.
See also: shoot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Phuntsok-Tibetan
Ljubena-Macedonian
DulfDULFLimburgish
Serafino-Italian
Milly['mili]
Inocencioee-no-THEN-thyo (Spanish), ee-no-SEN-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish