Meaning of 'Shoot down in flames'
What does the saying 'Shoot down in flames' mean?
Idiom: Shoot down in flames
Meaning:
If someone demolishes your argument, it (and you) have been shot down in flames.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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