The phrase
"shot across the bow" means to issue a warning or threat, often in anticipation of potential conflict.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«shot»
«bow»
Sentences with «shot across the bow»
- So this quick post is just a warning shot across the bow, folks. (deanwesleysmith.com)
- The announcement, however, appears to be a clear shot across the bow for the numerous other entities that are raising money through ICOs. (fortune.com)
- The discovery of more resistant pests is nonetheless a serious shot across the bows. (newscientist.com)
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