Take a potshot at Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To criticize someone or something casually, unfairly, or without much thought, often just to be mean or show disapproval.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually informal and often negative; implies the criticism is unfounded or made without care. Common with 'politicians', 'celebrities', or workplace settings. Similar to 'take a cheap shot', but 'potshot' often sounds less serious or more casual.
جمل نموذجية
It's easy to take a potshot at others online.
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He likes to take potshots at politicians.
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Don’t take a potshot at her just because you’re upset.
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Every time he loses an argument, he takes a potshot at my ideas.
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Some critics love to take potshots at popular movies just to seem unique.
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If you take a potshot at everyone who disagrees with you, you'll lose friends fast.
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