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.
See also:
  • 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