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take aim

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take aim (at someone, something, or an animal)

to aim [something] at someone, something, or an animal. The hunter took aim at the deer and pulled the trigger. You must take aim carefully before you shoot.

See also: aim, take

take aim

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]

See also: aim, take

take aim

1. To aim a weapon or object to be propelled.

2. To direct criticism or one's attention at something.

See also: aim, take