Shoot First Ask Questions Later explanation, meaning, origin - The Biggest Idioms Dictionary

Shoot first ask questions later In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "shoot first ask questions later", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2022-03-14 09:03

Meaning of Shoot first ask questions later

Shoot first ask questions later verb phrase

To kill someone because you preceive them as a threat or you feel justified in killing before ensuring that you are completely correct

In a situation where you face dangerous criminals, you have to shoot first and ask questions later.

They implemented the policy of shooting first and asking questions later as they believed it would be an effective method that helps to prevent crime.

To take hasty, immediate action that causes serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation

Don't shoot first and ask later. You should carefully consider the consequences before you act.

John made the decision without first thinking carefully. I can tell that he shot first and asked questions later in that situation.

Grammar and Usage of Shoot first ask questions later

Verb Forms

shooting first, asking questions later
shoots first, asks questions later
shot first, asked questions later