释义 |
take a jab at someone take a jab at (someone or something)To make a mocking, sarcastic, insulting remark or criticism at someone's or something's expense. The senator continued taking jabs at his opponent's record throughout the debate. I'm really not trying to take a jab at you. I'm just trying to give you some constructive feedback. I can speak the language very well, but they still can't resist taking a jab at my accent.See also: jab, taketake a jab at someone verbSee take a dig at someoneSee also: jab, someone, take |