How to Pronounce "take a dig at"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈæt
TAYK-uh-DIG-at
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪɡ/ /ˈæt
TAYK-uh-DIG-at
Definition
To say something that is meant to insult or criticize someone, often in a joking or indirect way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪɡ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-DIG-at
UK
TAYK-uh-DIG-at
Listen in Context
He likes to take a dig at his coworkers during meetings.
She always takes a dig at my cooking.
Don't take a dig at your brother. Be nice!
Was that really necessary, or did you just want to take a dig at me?