JAMB - English Language (1987 - No. 33)
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
Owing to the constant harassment of the populace by armed robbers, all night guards have been instructed to shoot .... every moving things
Owing to the constant harassment of the populace by armed robbers, all night guards have been instructed to shoot .... every moving things
at sight
by sight
in sight
off sight
Explicació
The phrase "shoot at sight" is an idiomatic expression, which means to shoot immediately upon seeing someone or something. It’s commonly used in situations where there is an immediate threat, and action must be taken as soon as the target is seen.