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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

shoot the lights out en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (slang) To perform very well; to exceed expectations.
    • While the Scots weren't shooting the lights out in attack, they also allowed Belarus to be comfortable for large parts of the game. The fact they had 10 shots more than Scotland is a huge cause for concern. 2025 October 12, Scott Mullen, “Clarke angered by Scotland on historic night”, in BBC Sport:

Forms

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shot the lights out Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
shot the lights out Tense=Past lexicographic
shoots the lights out Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
shooting the lights out Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic