take a dig at someone

take a dig at someone
take a dig at someone & take a jab at someone & take digs at someone
Fig. to insult or pester someone. •

Why did you take a jab at Sam?

You're always taking digs at people who think they're your friends.

Jane is always taking digs at Bob, but she never really means any harm.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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