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Home » Words » coger de punto

coger de punto

An expression used when someone becomes the target of jokes or mockery. It is often used when someone is consistently picked on or singled out for jokes in a group setting.

Examples

  • Spanish: Desde que se cayó en la fiesta, sus amigos lo cogieron de punto para bromear.
  • English: Ever since he fell at the party, his friends have singled him out as the butt of their jokes.

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