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a shot across the bow |
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a shot across the bow a warning to stop doing something The lawsuit is a shot across the bow to businesses that are competing unfairly. Etymology: based on the military practice of aiming a shot across the bow ( a small explosion in front of a ship) to force it to stop How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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