pot shot (Meaning)
pot shot ()
Lit., a shot fired simply to fill the pot; hence, a shot fired at an animal or person when at rest or within easy range, or fired simply to kill, without reference to the rules of sport; a shot needling no special skill.
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pot shot Sentence Examples
- The snipers took pot shots at the enemy positions from behind cover.
- The politician's careless comments drew pot shots from his opponents.
- The critic aimed pot shots at the film's plot, dialogue, and acting.
- The debate was marred by pot shots between the candidates.
- The newspaper's editorial took pot shots at the mayor's policies.
- The company's rivals took pot shots at its new product launch.
- The journalist's article contained pot shots at several high-profile celebrities.
- The comedian's routine was full of pot shots at the audience.
- The actor's performance was met with pot shots from the critics.
- The teacher's lesson plan included pot shots at the students' previous misconceptions.
FAQs About the word pot shot
Lit., a shot fired simply to fill the pot; hence, a shot fired at an animal or person when at rest or within easy range, or fired simply to kill, without refere
salvo, volley, blitz, burst, barrage, fusillade, bombardment, blitzkrieg, cannonade, broadside
compliment, commend, praise, praise,commend, compliment, hail, hail, laud, acclaim
The snipers took pot shots at the enemy positions from behind cover.
The politician's careless comments drew pot shots from his opponents.
The critic aimed pot shots at the film's plot, dialogue, and acting.
The debate was marred by pot shots between the candidates.
