at point-blank range
at point-blank range
In close proximity to a person or thing. Typically used to describe a nearby target in shooting. Be careful when firing at point-blank range! The fact that he was shot at point-blank range suggests the perpetrator was easily able to get close. You were firing at point-blank range—how on earth did you miss?
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