point-blank shot

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Point-blank \Point`-blank"\, a.
   1. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed
      directly toward the mark.
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   2. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; -- said of language;
      as, a point-blank assertion.
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   {Point-blank range}, the extent of the apparent right line of
      a ball discharged.

   {Point-blank shot}, the shot of a gun pointed directly toward
      the object to be hit.
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