zeoi1 gik1狙擊狙击
Jyutpingzeoi1 gik1
Yalejēui gīk
Definition
To snipe from afar, or to lie in wait and ambush a target.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal military sense of sniping, this term is frequently used metaphorically in business or social contexts to describe a calculated, sudden attack on someone's reputation or position. It implies a high degree of patience and waiting for a specific vulnerability to strike. It carries a more aggressive and strategic nuance than simply attacking or criticizing.
Examples
He is sniping at his opponent from the shadows.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general attacking or fighting. It specifically requires the element of waiting in ambush or targeting a specific weak point, rather than a direct, open confrontation.
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