bang something against someone or something

bang something against someone or something
bang something against someone or something
to strike something against someone or something. (Usually refers to striking with something that can make a banging noise.) •

She banged the spoon against the pan to call everyone to dinner.

He banged the pan against me and made me very angry.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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