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Discover LudwigThe phrase "taking a dig at" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used to describe a situation in which someone makes a playful or subtle criticism or jab at someone else. Example: During the meeting, Sarah couldn't resist taking a dig at her coworker's messy desk, causing everyone to laugh.
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"I believe in transparency," she said, taking a dig at eHarmony.
Or was Mr. Gingrich taking a dig at Mr. Romney, whom he is now battling in the polls for the top of the field?
"In 2014, the country will vote against corruption and inflation and vote for development," Mr. Modi said, while taking a dig at the governing Congress party.
He was calling into question Mr Beazley's political toughness, and perhaps even taking a dig at his less-than-trim appearance.
And on trade, the mayor seemed to be taking a dig at Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, saying, "Some people are in favor of free trade and then walk away from it".
This is despite the Labor leader, Bill Shorten, himself taking a dig at three-word slogans on a separate occasion, saying: "Hope is not found in a three-word slogan".
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And he took a dig at Mr. Romney's recent world travels.
HENDRIK HERTZBERG: I didn't take a dig at people who believe in God.
In accepting the award, the directors jokingly took a dig at the American voters.
(The picture uses him to take a dig at Andrew Lloyd Webber scores).
I took a dig at people who believe that the earth is six thousand years old.
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