shooting the lights out
shooting the lights out is the present participle and gerund of shoot the lights out.
Meaning of shoot the lights out
Verb
shoot the lights out (third-person singular simple present shoots the lights out, present participle shooting the lights out, simple past and past participle shot the lights out)
- 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
Questions about shooting the lights out
- What is shooting the lights out the present participle and gerund of?
- Shooting the lights out is the present participle and gerund of shoot the lights out.
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