The newspaper took aim at the mayor for his recent mistakes.
take aim
idiomTo direct criticism (towards).
During the debate, the opposition leader took aim at the government's new tax policy.
The editorial took aim at the systemic failures of the institution, arguing that the current leadership had lost touch with its core mission.
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aim at
To create or design for a particular audience.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
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kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.
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let nature take its course
To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.