Meanings
To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.
To act boldly.
Example Sentences
1
The police were ordered to shoot first and ask questions later when dealing with suspected terrorists.
2
The company decided to shoot first and ask questions later when it came to dealing with rogue employees.
3
In times of war, soldiers are sometimes trained to shoot first and ask questions later in order to protect themselves.
4
The politician's aggressive approach was to shoot first and ask questions later, leading to controversy and backlash.
5
The detective preferred to shoot first and ask questions later, believing it was better to be safe than sorry.
A-Z Proximities
- shirtless
- shock to the system
- shoo-in
- shoot 'em up
- shoot down
- shoot first and ask questions later
- shoot from the lip
- shoot holes
- shoot off
- shoot off at the mouth
- shoot one's bolt
