take aim at
take aim (at someone or something
1. To aim one's projectile weapon at someone or something. The sniper took aim and fired off a single shot, killing the suspect instantly. He had just begun to take aim at the deer when the sound of a car horn scared it away.
2. To direct severe criticism or scorn at someone or something. The president took aim at the Russian president during her speech. You really need to double-check your sources before you take aim like that in the future.
See also: aim, someone, something, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take aim at someone or something
Fig. to prepare to deal with someone or something; to focus on someone or something. (Based on take aim (at someone, something, or an animal).) Now we have to take aim at the problem and try to get it solved. The critics took aim at the star of the musical and tore her to pieces.
See also: aim, take
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
take ˈaim at somebody/something
(American English) direct your criticism at or your attention to somebody/something: The unions are taking aim at the government. Several retail giants have now decided to take aim at the youth market.See also: aim, somebody, something, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- take aim
- take aim (at someone or something
- take aim at somebody/something
- aim to do
- intend
- intended
- direct (something) to (someone or something)
- direct to
- get a bead on (someone or something)
- draw a bead on