shoot ahead of shoot ahead of or past or through or alongside of {v. phr.} To move or drive ahead rapidly. As we had to slow down before the tunnel, a red sports car shot ahead of us. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss