Associations to the word «Potshot»

Wiktionary

POTSHOT, noun. A shot taken at an easy or random target.
POTSHOT, noun. Criticism of an easy target; a cheap shot.
POTSHOT, verb. To fire potshots.

Dictionary definition

POTSHOT, noun. A shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter).
POTSHOT, noun. Criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration; "reporters took potshots at the mayor".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy