Sentences with phrase «clear jab»

The phrase "clear jab" means a direct and obvious criticism or insult. It is a way of expressing a harsh remark or comment. Full definition
It's a pretty clear jab at Chick - fil - A's classic rendition: fried chicken and pickles, plus a sauce.
And he proceeded to blast the conditions at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the plan to close the Rikers Island jail complex in 10 years as too long of a timeline — both clear jabs at de Blasio — and said he would like to see an end to cash bail.
These moves are seen as a clear jab at China, which accounts for the vast majority of the deficit (some $ 347 billion in 2016.)
What we learned: Somehow I didn't notice this until Sunday, Stardust's finisher is now / still called the Queen's Crossbow, which is a clear jab at Stephen Amell and his Arrow character.
«I want to thank some of the other folks that were in the race — not all of them,» quipped Wright, in a clear jab at opponent Clyde Williams.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has chosen the location for his costly new State Police digs in Manhattan — and it's just steps from City Hall, yet another clear jab at NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, law - enforcement sources told The NY Post.
«These cases show — and history teaches — that the most effective corruption investigations are those that are truly independent and not in danger of either interference or premature shutdown,» Bharara added — a clear jab at Cuomo.
Following the Skelos sentencing, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara issued a statement that took a clear jab at Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the early shutdown of the corruption busting Moreland Commission, which Bharara looked into, but ultimately declined to bring any charges.
This was the capital figure at Faraday's CES presentation this year, a clear jab at Tesla.
A clear jab at the absurdity of engendered bodies (or bales).
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