take aim

• Pointer une arme ou un appareil vers une cible, ou diriger ses efforts ou ses critiques vers un objectif ou une personne précise.

To point a weapon or camera at a target, or to direct one's efforts or criticism toward a specific goal or person.

1. B1formal

   To point a weapon (like a gun or bow) at a target before shooting.

   viser

   • The hunter took aim at the deer.
   • She took aim carefully before firing the arrow.
   • He took aim and shot the target.

2. Direct effort or criticismB2informal

   To direct one's efforts, criticism, or attention towards a specific goal or person.

   viser

   • The journalist took aim at the government's policies.
   • He took aim at the company's poor customer service.
   • The comedian took aim at the audience's expectations.