take aim

Idioms  

1. 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]

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take aim

County Supervisor Janice Hahn long opposed the eradication, ever since a previous plan called for sharpshooters to take aim at the deer from helicopters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

“The UAW is telling GM, we are going to take aim at some of your most profitable vehicles,” Browne said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

He appears to take aim at his rival with some lyrics, accusing him of using his birthplace of Compton, Los Angeles as a backdrop for acts of charity, while escaping to a celebrity life elsewhere.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

The bill does not take aim at event contracts on others outcomes, like Federal Reserve interest rates or the price of a barrel of oil.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026

“Do you know this?” said he, making as if he would take aim at me.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens