Shooting first and asking questions later In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-03-14 09:03

Meaning of Shooting first and asking questions later (redirected from 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

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