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Shoot Through

Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb

Definition: (informal) To leave or depart quickly.

Example Sentence: Whenever the party gets too rowdy, he always finds a way to shoot through without anyone noticing.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: (Australian, informal) A small opening or gap in a barrier or obstruction.

Example Sentence: The kangaroo easily hopped through the shoot through and disappeared into the dense forest.

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Sense 2: (Australian, informal) A quick and informal visit or stopover at someone's place.

Example Sentence: Jane's shoot through yesterday evening was a pleasant surprise. We had a lovely chat and some tea before she continued her trip.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: (transitive) To penetrate or pass through with force.

Example Sentence: The bullet can easily shoot through a sheet of metal.

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Sense 2: (intransitive) To grow or sprout quickly.

Example Sentence: The plants in the garden shoot through the soil after a heavy rain.

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