shoot an elephant with a BB gun en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (figuratively) To attempt an action with drastically insufficient force, effort, or tools.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shooting an elephant with a BB gun | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| shot an elephant with a BB gun | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| shot an elephant with a BB gun | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| shoots an elephant with a BB gun | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Antonyms
use a sledgehammer to crack a nut