Shoot one`s wad
To spend all of one`s money, to say everything that is on one`s mind.My friend shot his wad at a casino during his vacation.
Shoot one’s mouth off
To boast or talk too much.The boy was shooting his mouth off about his sports ability.
Shoot from the hip
To speak directly and frankly, to fire a gun that is at one's side.The man often shoots from the hip and gets into trouble over what he says.
Shoot for (something)
To attempt to do something, to aim toward a goal.I was shooting for the local spelling championship before I could advance to a higher level.
Shoot fish in a barrel
Something that is like shooting fish in a barrel is something that is very very easy.The contest was like shooting fish in a barrel. It was very... Read more →
Shook up
To be upset, to be worried.Our secretary was shook up after the accident and has not been back to work since.
A shoo-in
Someone or something that is expected to win, a sure winner.The university president is a shoo-in to win another term in office.
The shoe is on the other foot
The opposite is true, someone's place or situation is changed into someone else's place or situation.My friend always has problems at school but... Read more →
Shirk one’s duty
To neglect one's job or task.The guard was shirking his duty when he spent much of the evening playing cards.
Ships that pass in the night
People who meet briefly by chance but are unlikely to meet again.We were like two ships that pass in the night and I do not think that I will... Read more →