Meaning of the word "take a sideswipe at" in English

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take a sideswipe at

US /teɪk ə ˈsaɪd.swaɪp æt/
UK /teɪk ə ˈsaɪd.swaɪp æt/
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Idiom

1.

to make an indirect critical remark about someone or something

Example:
During the debate, the candidate couldn't resist to take a sideswipe at his opponent's past policies.
The article seemed to take a sideswipe at the government's recent decisions.
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