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potshot

[pot-shot] / ˈpɒtˌʃɒt /


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Payton wasn’t aiming another potshot at his predecessor, however, just expressing his disdain for players who don the hats on the sideline after their day is done.

From Washington Times • Aug. 8, 2023

Many have soured on him and Meghan since the rupture with the royal family; they viewed Harry’s latest comment as just another potshot.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2022

“Given how big these issues are, all they can come up with is to take a potshot at my brother Jon.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2022

“If there’s anyone on the planet who would take a potshot at me — in a sisterly way — it’s her,” he said.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2022

Strauss simmered through most of the presentation but erupted when Rabi took a potshot at the illusory concept of a “clean” bomb.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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