Shoot full of holes In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "shoot full of holes", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-08-07 04:08

Meaning of Shoot full of holes

Shoot full of holes verb phrase

A noun or pronoun is used between the word "shoot" and "full."

To identify flaws in something by conducting extensive scrutiny.

When my thesis was shot full of holes by my professor, I knew what I needed to improve on.

It is kind of sad to see your boss shoot your work full of holes, but it helps to make you become better.

To shoot several times.

Are you mad about something? You've shot that can full of holes already.

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Used to indicate an inspection of a person's buttocks for something concealed there, often drugs

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1. Used when one tries to find out more about something which has been mentioned.
2. Used when one adds something for what he have already done so as to ensure to achieve your aim.
3. Used when checking one's health who has received medical treatment to know whether it is effective or not.
 

Grammar and Usage of Shoot full of holes

Verb Forms

  • shooting full of holes
  • shot full of holes
  • shoots full of holes

The verb "shoot" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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