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potshot
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potshot
(noun)
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potshot
/
ˈ
pɑːtˌʃɑːt/
noun
plural
potshots
potshot
/
ˈ
pɑːtˌʃɑːt/
noun
plural
potshots
Learner's definition of POTSHOT
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a gunshot that is fired in a careless way or at an easy target
A sniper was on the roof
taking potshots
at passing cars.
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often used figuratively to describe a careless or unfair criticism
She uses her newspaper column to
take potshots
at anyone who disagrees with her.
a verbal
potshot
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