take a swipe at someone/something



take a swipe at someone/something

1. tv. to hit at someone or something. Max took a swipe at the cop by mistake.
2. tv. to have a try at someone or something. I will probably fail, but I’ll take a swipe at it.
See also: swipe, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Oswine-Anglo-Saxon
Crispus-Ancient Roman
Terezie-Czech
FraserFRAY-zər, FRAY-zhərScottish, English (Rare)
Malvolio-Literature
Kester-Scottish