pot shot
Britishnoun
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a chance shot taken casually, hastily, or without careful aim
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a shot fired to kill game in disregard of the rules of sport
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a shot fired at quarry within easy range, often from an ambush
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Yet here they are, minding their own business in Eugene, preparing for the showdown in Seattle this weekend — only to have Lake take a pot shot at the academic “prowess” of Oregon’s football program.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2021
This was a clue about freaking flags, and the writer of this clue went completely out of his or her way to take a pot shot at the Mets just because.
From Golf Digest ● Jul. 23, 2019
“It’s real easy to take a pot shot and say we created a cute baby lion because we wanted to boost attendance,” Edell said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 16, 2017
Coady, who ousted rival Susan Duncan to become the lead scientist for Neolution, is no match for Helena, much less Helena and Sarah, and Enger can’t even get a pot shot off unchallenged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2017
“No, you know the reason I took a pot shot at it, Loretta says? She says I was temporarily insane. No kidding. From the shelling and all.”
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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