FLAMES, SHOOT (SOMEONE) DOWN IN

(slang) destroy (someone). The expression comes from the action of an aircraft being destroyed by enemy bullets. —Grad V Approved 1992 Glossary Upgrade

(slang) destroy (someone). The expression comes from the action of an aircraft being destroyed by enemy bullets. (slang) destroy (someone). The expression comes from the action of an aircraft being destroyed by enemy bullets. We had somebody around here who was just having an awful time a few weeks ago, and the HCO Exec Sec and Area Sec and Ethics Officer were about to shoot this person down in flames for just raising the devil all over the place. -Out-Tech (21 Sept. 65)