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to take a sideswipe from somebody
to take a sideswipe from somebody
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to receive an unexpected and often indirect criticism or insult
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He did n't expect to take a sideswipe from his friend when he made an innocent comment about their favorite sports team.
She often takes sideswipes from her coworkers because of her unconventional ideas.
to take a sideswipe at somebody or something
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to direct an insult or criticism toward someone or something, often in an indirect manner
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During the meeting, she took a sideswipe at her colleague's proposal by pointing out its flaws without directly criticizing him.
In her presentation, she managed to take a sideswipe at the competitor's product without mentioning it by name.
