Take aim

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')

"He took aim at the prize bird meticulously and shot the cock from the distant flock with a single shot."

2.VerbTo direct criticism (towards).

"He needed someone to blame for the bus accident, so took aim at the mechanics who failed to carry out the checks."

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