potshot
Example Sentences
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Insiders underline these real relationships are another reason for not taking potshots.
From BBC
Winston’s election chances surge when he survives an assassination attempt—even though in this case it’s really a potshot taken by one of his disgruntled children.
After touring a Pfizer vaccine plant in Michigan, Mr. Biden took potshots at his predecessor as the CEO stood nearby.
A year ago, from the other side of the Dnipro River, they began sending drones, in addition to using bombs and artillery, to take potshots at civilians.
Long may his critics - whoever and wherever they are - take potshots at him, because the put-downs make him rise up.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
