| 释义 |
take a dig at someone take a dig at (someone or something)To make a mocking, sarcastic, or insulting remark, gibe, or criticism at someone's or something's expense. I'm really not trying to take a dig at you. I'm just trying to give you some constructive feedback. He's really nice to me when we hang out by ourselves, but he always starts taking digs at me when we're around his other friends. I can speak the language very well, but they still can't resist taking a dig at my accent.See also: dig, taketake a dig at someone and take a jab at someone tv. to insult or needle someone. You’re always taking digs at people who think they’re your friends. Jed took a jab at Tom about the way he was driving. See also: dig, someone, take |