point blank
The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming itThe distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.
» Tom was shot three times point blank.
Значение
значений: 2(без степеней сравнения)The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.
(без степеней сравнения)Blunt, outright.
Примеры
предложений: 24Tom was shot three times point blank.
I asked Tom point blank what he wanted.
Tom asked Mary point blank where she'd been.
I asked Tom point blank what was going on.
Tom asked Mary point blank how much she weighed.