make a dig
Frequency: 6.77.9 per million words
To voice a critical remark.
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- He couldn't resist making a dig at his rival's new haircut.
- She often makes a dig about my cooking skills in front of our friends.
- During the debate, the politician made a sharp dig at his opponent's record.
- Why did you feel the need to make a dig at my choice of music?
- I'm tired of him always trying to make a dig about my accent.
- Be careful not to make a dig at the host's taste in art, even as a joke.
- Although she smiled, I knew she was making a dig about my late arrival.
- Making a sarcastic dig is not the most effective way to communicate your concerns.
- The comedian was brilliant at making a political dig without being offensive.
- He'll probably make a dig at me for forgetting his birthday again.