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take a dig at

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take a dig at someone

 and take a jab at someone; take digs at someone

Fig. to insult or pester someone. Why did you take a jab at Sam? You're always taking digs at people who think they're your friends. Jane is always taking digs at Bob, but she never really means any harm.

See also: dig, take