take a dig at

Example Sentences

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District Judge George Wu, who was nominated by President George W. Bush, appeared to take a dig at how other judges are interpreting the Supreme Court’s guidance.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2023

“I think they did it to take a dig at Waskom,” said Jayna Lay, 37, who owns a local garage.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2019

Any of these concerns is not a way to take a dig at body cameras.

From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2016

Sandy Weill promoting the return of Glass Steagall is just another way to take a dig at his former protege Jamie Dimon.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2012

Of course, there was no good reason for Gruenwald to take a dig at Thorndyke and so he didn't.

From Highways in Hiding by Smith, George Oliver