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shot up

Idioms  
  1. Severely wounded by gunfire; see shoot up , def. 2.

  2. Drugged; see shoot up , def. 3.


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Rents shot up fast during the pandemic, and though those increases have started to slow down, about half of all renters are considered cost-burdened, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

From MarketWatch

Bad Bunny has shot up the UK charts after his headline-making Super Bowl half-time show and Grammy win.

From BBC

Schroders shares shot up 29% to 590 pence in early trade.

From MarketWatch

Schroders shares shot up 29% to 590 pence in early trade.

From MarketWatch

After the rhythm dance score for Chock and Bates flashed across the screen, her eyebrows shot up in surprise.

From Los Angeles Times