Take a dig at Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈæt
TAYK-uh-DIG-at
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪɡ/ /ˈæt
TAYK-uh-DIG-at
Definición
To say something that is meant to insult or criticize someone, often in a joking or indirect way.
Uso & Matices
Informal and conversational; often used for mild insults or teasing among friends, but can also express real criticism. Common collocation: 'take a dig at someone.' Not as direct as 'insult' or 'attack.'
Spanish: burlarse de - lanzar una pulla aPortuguese (BR): alfinetar - provocar - fazer uma piada sobrePortuguese (PT): alfinetar - provocar - fazer uma piada sobreChinese (Simplified): 挖苦 - 挖苦某人Chinese (Traditional): 挖苦 - 挖苦某人Hindi: चुटकी लेना - ताना मारनाArabic: يسخر من - يلمزBengali: ঠাট্টা মারা - কটাক্ষ করাRussian: поддеть - подшутить (над кем-то)Japanese: 皮肉を言う - からかうVietnamese: xỏ xiên - châm chọcKorean: 빈정거리다 - 놀리다Turkish: laf atmak - iğnelemekUrdu: چوٹ کرنا - طنز کرناIndonesian: menyindir - menyentil
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He likes to take a dig at his coworkers during meetings.
basic
She always takes a dig at my cooking.
basic
Don't take a dig at your brother. Be nice!
basic
Was that really necessary, or did you just want to take a dig at me?
natural
Every time we talk about sports, he can't help but take a dig at my team.
natural
I didn't mean to take a dig at you—sorry if it felt like that.
natural