spree

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a killing spree

A series of multiple murders committed consecutively or in a relatively short period of time, usually by a single person. With the violent tendencies that this guy has already displayed, I am very worried we'll see him on the news one day on a killing spree. Prior to his arrest, the man went on a killing spree and terrorized innocent people across the state. Five women were murdered in the killing spree, and their cases went unsolved for 20 years—until this strange piece of evidence turned up last week.

a shooting spree

A series of firearm attacks on multiple people committed consecutively or in a relatively short period of time, usually by a single person. With the violent tendencies that this guy has already displayed, I am very worried we'll see him on the news one day on a shooting spree. Prior to his arrest, the man went on a shooting spree and terrorized innocent people across the state. Five women were murdered in the sniper's shooting spree, and their cases went unsolved for 20 years—until this strange piece of evidence turned up last week.

a shopping spree

A period of time in which one spends a large amount of money purchasing many items, usually in an impulsive manner. A: "Every time Henry gets paid, he seems to go on a shopping spree." B: "Right? He always shows up at work in a beautiful new designer suit a few days after payday." I currently have $13 in my bank account, so there are no shopping sprees in my future! Wow, that's a lot of bags! Guess you went on a bit of a shopping spree after work.

go on (some kind of) spree

To do something to an excessive degree, usually in an impulsive manner. A: "Every time Henry gets paid, he seems to go on a spending spree." B: "Right? He always shows up at work in a beautiful new designer suit within days of payday." Prior to his arrest, the man went on a crime spree across the state and burglarized 57 houses. Brian lost his job today—that's why he's gone on a drinking spree.

go on a killing spree

To commit a series of multiple murders consecutively or in a relatively short period of time. With the violent tendencies that this guy has already displayed, I am very worried he'll go on a killing spree if we let him go. Prior to his arrest, the man went on a killing spree and terrorized innocent people across the state. How has this guy managed to go on a killing spree and completely evade police in multiple states?

go on a shooting spree

To commit a series of firearm attacks on multiple people consecutively or in a relatively short period of time. With the violent tendencies that this guy has already displayed, I am very worried we'll see him on the news going on a shooting spree. Prior to his arrest, the man went on a shooting spree and terrorized innocent people across the state. How has this guy managed to go on a shooting spree and completely evade police in multiple states?

go on a shopping spree

To spend a large amount of money purchasing many items, often in a short period of time and usually in an impulsive manner. A: "Every time Henry gets paid, he seems to go on a shopping spree." B: "Right? He always shows up at work in a beautiful new designer suit a few days after payday." I currently have $13 in my bank account, so I won't be going on a shopping spree any time soon! Wow, that's a lot of bags! Guess you went on a bit of a shopping spree after work.

go on a spree

To indulge or engage in something to an excessive degree. Get these cupcakes away from me before I go on a spree and eat them all. I heard you went on quite a spree last night at the bar. How are you feeling this morning? A: "Every time Henry gets paid, he seems to go on a spree at the mall." B: "Right? He always shows up at work in a beautiful new designer suit within days of payday."