give (one) the fig

give (one) the fig

To insult another person, typically with a rude gesture called the "fig" or "fico" (in which someone puts the thumb between the first two fingers or in the mouth). What are you giving me the fig for, I didn't even say anything insulting!
See also: fig, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • go to one's head, to
  • fall for something/someone, to
  • (not) give a fig
  • (not) care a fig
  • fig
  • leaves
  • set one's teeth on edge, to
  • take by storm, to
  • didn
  • catch (someone) with his pants down, to