shoot through

shoot through
vb
Australian
a.
to die. An expression probably first introduced to an English audience via the lyrics of Rolf Harris's hit record 'Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport'.
b.
to leave, depart. The phrase has been in use in Australia since before World War II and is still heard.

Contemporary slang . 2014.

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