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

The analysis is the latest to take aim at the lasting power of the deep, indefinite housing shortage relative to demand that has defined the past decade of housing activity—but it isn’t the first.

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

Recent attempts to strengthen state laws often take aim at private-equity-backed support organizations, which provide back-office services to medical and dental practices in exchange for a fee.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

He’s run 13.91 in the event, should be favorite to win the Mission League title on April 30, then take aim at a Southern Section title.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 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

He liked the length of time it took to count to eight, always the perfect amount of time to make a decision or take aim.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee