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How to pronounce “point blank

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Definition summary
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.

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Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • 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.
  • Blunt, outright.
  • [Adverb]
  • Horizontally (as the angle at which a projectile is launched); directly or straight (at the target).
  • (idiomatic) Directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution.

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