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.
- 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