direct something against someone or something

direct something against someone or something
direct something against someone or something
to aim a critical remark or a weapon at someone or something. (Very close to direct something at someone or something.) •

We directed the guns against the occupied village.

Ted said he had directed his remark against Judy.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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