He finished his dinner and was off like a shot.
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ate quickly
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never ate dinner
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went away very quickly
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none of the above
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C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Off like a shot' is an idiom meaning to leave very quickly or rapidly, similar to how a shot travels. The phrase describes the speed of departure, not the speed of eating. Option A incorrectly interprets it as eating quickly.
AI explanation
Off like a shot is an idiom meaning to leave very suddenly and quickly, comparing the speed of departure to a fired bullet. It describes the manner of leaving, not eating quickly or skipping dinner.