lash back (at someone or something)
- lash back (at someone or something)
lash back (at someone or something)
to strike or fight back against someone or something—
physically or verbally. •
Randy lashed back at his attackers and drove them away.
•
If you threaten Fred, he'll lash back.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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