Dig somebody in the ribs In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "dig somebody in the ribs", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Evelyn Nguyen calendar 2021-02-22 08:02

Meaning of Dig somebody in the ribs

Synonyms:

poke somebody in the ribs

Dig somebody in the ribs verb phrase

Push someone with your finger or elbow to get their attention

Myla dug me in the ribs to catch my attention.

My friend dug me in the ribs and showed me the flowers she has made.

I dug her in the ribs to wake her up.

I noticed that John dug Mary in the ribs to stop her from saying anything to me.

Other phrases about:

bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

be like talking to a brick wall
used when the person you are talking to does not pay attention to you, you are completely ignored.
a plum in (one's) mouth

Primally used in the UK to indicate the typical manner of communication from the high social class

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend Me Your Ears

Everybody, pay attention to me.

Grammar and Usage of Dig somebody in the ribs

Verb Forms

  • dug somebody in the ribs
  • will dig somebody in the ribs
  • has/have dug somebody in the ribs

The verb "dig" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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To say the same thing repeatedly

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