MARKSMAN
NOUNS – PERSON
► CENTER SHOT a marksman who can hit the centre of a target → 1842 Amer. dial. arch.
► DEADEYE a skilled marksman → 1942 Amer. sl.
PHRASES
► HE COULDN’T HIT A BULL IN THE ARSE WITH A SCOOP-SHOVEL addressed to a very poor marksman → 20C Can.