A shot across the bow
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A shot across the bow. To send someone a warning that they are in eminent danger. Their actions are in deliberate confrontation with the current situation and continuing further will result in dire action against them.
In the nautical jargon the bow is the front of a ship, boat, vessel. Firing a shot from a deck gun or rifle afore (in front of) a ship's bow is a warning that the next one will be to 'sink her' (the ship).
Ww Wwa warning to stop doing something
StavroulaEspressione che deriva dalla pratica navale di sparare sopra la prua (bow) della nave avversaria per mostrare ai nemici di essere preparati.
In senso figurato vuol dire avvertimento.
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My army's cutting through the waves - Hail Jolly Roger
Built to send some other souls to the grave
I run a shot across the bow - Hail Jolly Roger
Better pray whatever time will allow
Joe Henry - You Can't Fail Me Now
We′re taught to love the worst of us
And mercy more than life but trust me:
Mercy's just a warning shot across the bow-
I live for yours
Mayday Parade - A Shot Across The Bow
It's time I said this
But I'm so choked up
And I need my sanity
I'm scared, believe me
