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What does “Take aim at” mean?

Source: Learn English Idioms Through Movie Clips
Expression: Take aim at
ID: 622495677500110893

Take aim at

Meaning: To target or criticize.

Apuntar a

Significado: Apuntar o criticar.

Mirar em

Significado: Alvejar ou criticar.

Viser

Signification: Cibler ou critiquer.

Zielen auf

Bedeutung: Anvisieren oder kritisieren.

Puntare a

Significato: Prendere di mira o criticare.

Hedef almak

Anlam: Hedeflemek veya eleştirmek.

针对

意思: 针对或批评。

狙う

意味: 標的にしたり、批判したりすること。

표적으로 삼다

의미: 목표로 하거나 비판하는 것.

Dialogue

14:30:45 - Why did the comedian get so much backlash?

14:30:48 - He took aim at a sensitive topic in his latest special.

14:30:51 - Was it that offensive?

14:30:54 - Some people thought so. Others found it hilarious.


17:55:33 - Why is the senator attacking the opposition?

17:55:36 - She's taking aim at their foreign policy decisions.

17:55:39 - Is she gaining support?

17:55:42 - It's too early to tell, but she's getting media coverage.


22:10:05 - We're getting reports of an active shooter downtown.

22:10:08 - The suspect is taking aim at pedestrians from the rooftop. Police are on the scene.

22:10:11 - Are there any casualties?

22:10:14 - So far, three people have been injured. Authorities are urging everyone to stay indoors.