{v.} 1. To fight with guns until one person or side is wounded or killed; settle a fight by shooting. - Used with "it". * /The cornered bank robbers decided to shoot it out with the police./ * /The moment she opened the door, the cat shot out and ran around the house./ * /During the last half-minute of the race, Dick shot out in front of the other runners./
SHOOT OUT
Meaning of SHOOT OUT in English
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012