Meaning of 'Shot across the bow'
What does the saying 'Shot across the bow' mean?
Idiom: Shot across the bow
Meaning:
A shot across the bow is a warning to tell someone to stop doing something or face very serious consequences.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
All idioms have been editorially reviewed. Submitted idioms may have been edited for correctness and completeness.
« Previous: Short-change
Next: Shot in the arm »
Similar Idioms
- Shot in the dark
- Cheap shot
- Long shot
- Worth a shot
- Hit me with your best shot
- As mad as a wrongly shot hog
- Until the last dog is shot
- Shot in the arm
- Off like a shot
- Grinning like a shot fox
- If you fly with the crows, you get shot with the crows
Idiom eBooks from UsingEnglish.com
Explore our collection of idiom eBooks to deepen your understanding of English expressions. Download curated lists of idioms in PDF format - ideal for offline study or classroom use!
Know of an idiom that’s missing? Suggest an idiom using our online form.
See also:
- View examples in Google: Shot across the bow
- Idiom Quizzes