potshots

[US]/ˈpɒtʃɒt/
[UK]/ˈpɑːtʃɑːt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to take random shots or attempts
n.a casual attempt at something

Phrases & Collocations

take potshots

potshots at

throw potshots

potshots taken

potshots flying

easy potshots

potshots fired

potshots aimed

potshots exchanged

Example Sentences

he took several potshots at his opponent during the debate.

the critics love to take potshots at the new film.

she often makes potshots at her colleagues in the office.

during the meeting, he took potshots at the management's decisions.

the comedian is known for taking potshots at celebrities.

they exchanged potshots over social media.

his article was filled with potshots at the government.

taking potshots at others will not improve your own situation.

she couldn't resist taking potshots at her ex during the conversation.

in his speech, he took several potshots at the opposition party.

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