to take a sideswipe from somebody
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to receive an unexpected and often indirect criticism or insult
Collocation
例子
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
Collocation例子
In her presentation, she managed to take a sideswipe at the competitor's product without mentioning it by name.
