Take a pop at Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To try to physically hit someone (informal), or to criticize or attack someone verbally. Used mostly in British English.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal, mostly British English. Can mean physically lashing out ('punch') or criticizing. 'Take a pop at' is often used to describe a sudden or provoked action. Sometimes confused with 'have a go at.' When used about celebrities/politicians, often refers to verbal criticism.
جمل نموذجية
He tried to take a pop at me during the argument.
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Some people like to take a pop at politicians online.
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The player got angry and tried to take a pop at his rival.
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She loves to take a pop at celebrities in her blog posts.
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He always seems ready to take a pop at anyone who disagrees with him.
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My friend took a joke too far, and I almost took a pop at him.
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