take aim

Idioms and Phrases

Direct a missile or criticism at something or someone, as in Raising his rifle, Chet took aim at the squirrel but missed it entirely , or In his last speech the President took aim at the opposition leader . [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, the Democratic assaults on Romney take aim at his personal life, his private-sector career, even his impeccable family.

From The Daily Beast

Such a move would allow Lewis to take aim at the parent company News Corp., in lieu of News International, in pursuit of damages.

From The Daily Beast

In addition, Lewis notes, if hacking took place on U.S. soil, he can more easily take aim at News Corp. itself.

From The Daily Beast

The question is: Will she take aim at another presidential candidacy in 2012?

From The Daily Beast

Wilkins got such a start that he tripped over one of the thwarts in trying to take aim, and nearly upset the boat.

From Project Gutenberg

In the fall the barrel of his rifle had been so covered with dead leaves and dust that he could not take aim.

From Project Gutenberg

When this sound reached our ears, the magistrate would sit up with his rifle to take aim.

From Project Gutenberg

The two Barolongs engaged to take firebrands and throw them at him so as to afford me a degree of light that I might take aim.

From Project Gutenberg

Before the next man could take aim, Barrent was on his feet and running.

From Project Gutenberg