do a takeoff on (someone or something)
do a takeoff on (someone or something)
To parody someone or something. In our skit, we did a takeoff on the principal's daily announcements and had everyone cracking up.
See also: on, takeoff
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do a takeoff on someone or something
to perform a parody on someone or something. The comedian did a takeoff on the president, and everyone thought it was terribly funny.
See also: on, takeoff
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- do a takeoff on
- takeoff
- with apologies to
- get cracking
- Get cracking!
- up and away
- weasel
- catch a weasel asleep
- make a crack
- strike at the root of