target practice
[/ˈtɑːrɡɪt ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: target practices
prática de tiro ao alvo
1. The act of repeatedly shooting at a target to improve accuracy and skill
The soldiers spent the morning doing target practice at the shooting range.
Os soldados passaram a manhã fazendo prática de tiro ao alvo no estande de tiro.
2. A training session or exercise designed to develop proficiency in hitting a specific objective
Basketball players use free throws as target practice to hone their skills.
Os jogadores de basquete usam lances livres como prática de alvo para aprimorar suas habilidades.
3. Any person or thing that is repeatedly criticized or attacked
The new policy became target practice for opposition politicians.
A nova política virou alvo de críticas dos políticos da oposição.
In Brazil, 'prática de tiro ao alvo' is commonly used in military contexts, sports training (especially shooting sports), and metaphorically in political discourse. The phrase is also used in gaming and esports culture to refer to skill-building exercises. In the USA, the term is frequently associated with gun ranges, law enforcement training, and military exercises, reflecting the cultural emphasis on shooting sports and firearm proficiency.
Related Idioms & Phrases
easy target practice - something or someone very easy to criticize or defeat
become target practice - to become subject to repeated criticism or attacks
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