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potshot

pot·shot [ pót shòt ] (plural pot·shots)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. hasty criticism: a criticism made without careful consideration and aimed at an easy target
journalists taking potshots at the government

2. easy shot: a quick careless, and usually easy, shot taken at something such as game

[Mid-19th century. Because originally a shot to get food for the cooking "pot"]
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