Definition & Meaning of "[take] a sideswipe from {sb}"

to take a sideswipe from sb

to receive an unexpected and often indirect criticism or insult

take a sideswipe at sb/sth

/tˈeɪk ɐ sˈaɪdswaɪp at ˌɛsbˈiː slˈaʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

/tˈeɪk ɐ sˈaɪdswaɪp æt ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "[take] a sideswipe at {sb/sth}"

to take a sideswipe at sb/sth

to direct an insult or criticism toward someone or something, often in an indirect manner

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