Evelyn Nguyen
2021-02-22 08:02
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.
To argue with somebody
Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems
Primally used in the UK to indicate the typical manner of communication from the high social class
Everybody, pay attention to me.
The verb "dig" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
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