| 单词 | to have a fling at |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto have a fling at 2. figurative. (Chiefly in phrase to have a fling at): (a) a passing attempt at or attack upon something. (b) a sarcastic remark thrown out in passing; a gibe, scoff. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > derision, ridicule, or mockery > jeering, taunting, or scoffing > [noun] > instance of hoker-wordOE gabc1225 scornc1275 jape1377 bourda1387 gaudc1440 knack1513 scoffing1530 gleekc1540 jest1548 to have a fling at?1550 snack?1554 boba1566 taunta1566 gird1566 flim-flam-flirt1573 gibe1573 scoff1573 flouting-stock1593 mycterism1593 flirt1613 fleera1616 scomma1620 jeer1631 snouchc1780 brocard1837 the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > hostile action or attack > [noun] > attack by hostile measures or words > an attacking thrust > passing to have a fling at?1550 ?1550 J. Bale Apol. agaynste Papyst 142/1 Not one kynge hath bene in Englande..but they [monks] haue..had theyr false flynges at him. 1594 1st Pt. Raigne Selimus sig. K2v Wee'll haue a fling at the Ægyptian crowne. 1601 P. Holland tr. Pliny Hist. World II. xxxvii. iii. 609 I meane..to haue a fling at Magicians for their abhominable lies. 1659 D. Pell Πελαγος 174 Will you not have one fling at Spain..before you dye? 1727 A. Hamilton New Acct. E. Indies I. xiii. 148 He left his Estate to two Grandsons..But the Court had a Fling at them, and got above a Million Sterl. of their Estate. 1740 S. Richardson Pamela II. 34 He has had a Taste of your satirical Flings. 1761 C. Johnstone Chrysal (ed. 2) II. i. ix. 59 A fling at the Clergy never fails to raise a laugh. 1878 C. H. Spurgeon Serm. XXIV. 356 These also have their fling against the Gospel. < as lemmas |
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