jab (something) out at (someone or something)

jab (something) out at (someone or something)

To stab or thrust something outward in the direction of someone or something. The teacher jabbed her finger out at the disruptive student. The mantis shrimp is able to jab its claws out at prey at incredible speeds.
See also: jab, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • accompanied by
  • accompanied by (someone or something)
  • accompany
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right