shotgun approach en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) An approach in which the subject is indiscriminate and haphazard, using breadth, spread, or quantity in lieu of accuracy, planning, etc.
She seems to take the shotgun approach to holiday shopping, buying many smaller, generic gifts for everybody.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shotgun approaches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
brute force · scattershot · spray and pray · blunt instrument · sledgehammer