take a jab at

idiom

: to criticize
In his speech, he took a jab at the senator.

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But Mendoza appeared to take a jab at Giannoulias for seeking an endorsement for reelection to one job while mounting a potential run for another post. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025 Before Game 3 tipped off in Miami Saturday, Barkley took a moment to take a jab at Heat fans. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025 During apparent negotiations, Jerry Jones seemed to take a jab at Parson's agent, David Mulugheta. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The comment was made by Eagles Wide Receiver, A.J. Brown, who appeared to take a jab at Hurts following a narrow victory against the Carolina Panthers. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Lynda Carter is teaming up with Ryan Reynolds to save Christmas — and take a jab at his ugly Christmas sweater. Catherine Santino, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 Some used the occasion to express their own political preference, take a jab at their political opponents, or do a little of both. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 While referring to that day, Rodgers appeared to take a jab at celebrities who have made endorsements this year. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024 Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl appeared to take a jab at Taylor Swift at the band’s concert at London Stadium on Saturday night. Michaela Zee, Variety, 23 June 2024

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