Does this expression exist?

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darri

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"Shooting up" for rapid upward movement. E.g.: "Eyes shooting up for the sky."
 

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Eyes don't do that, but rockets shoot up into the sky.
 

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Cartoon eyes can shoot up.
 

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It could be used and understood in a certain context. Give us a complete sentence.
 
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It could be used and understood in a certain context. Give us a complete sentence.

Yankee, please write complete sentences on the forum in order to set a good example to learners.
 
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