bring someone or something within range (of someone or something)

bring someone or something within range (of someone or something)
bring someone or something within range (of someone or something)
to cause someone or something to be in someone's or something's [gun] sights. •

Don't bring the hunters within range of the farmer's gun sights.

The bait brought the geese within range of Jeff and his friends.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

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