potshot
Example Sentences
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Moreover, he said, it’s easy for those watching from the sidelines to take potshots and offer unsolicited — and not particularly empathetic — advice.
From Los Angeles Times
He and his associates, most notably Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, took potshots at every opportunity, insulting virtually every value their European counterparts hold dear.
“At best, you have an educated guess. At worst, it’s just a potshot.”
From Salon
On stage over the weekend, Lillard said he was taking potshots at easy targets.
From Salon
Insiders underline these real relationships are another reason for not taking potshots.
From BBC
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