take aim
Pronunciation:
verb
Definitions
To position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')
Example: He took aim at the prize bird meticulously and shot the cock from the distant flock with a single shot.
To direct criticism (towards).
Example: He needed someone to blame for the bus accident, so took aim at the mechanics who failed to carry out the checks.