Question 1

What does "fire away" mean?

Accepted Answer

Used as an invitation telling someone to begin speaking or asking questions.

Question 2

How do you use "fire away" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

"I have a few questions about the contract." — "Sure, fire away."

Question 3

Is "fire away" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"fire away" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. In conversational use, 'fire away' is an invitation for someone to speak, usually to ask questions. It conveys an open, willing attitude. In a literal sense, it means to continuously shoot a weapon. The conversational sense is far more common in everyday settings.

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