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.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)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.
(not comparable)Blunt, outright.
Examples
24 sentencesTom shot Mary point blank.
Том стріляв в Мері в упор. — deniko
Tom 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.
Translations
2 languagesDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.