roar at someone or something

roar at someone or something
roar at someone or something
1. Lit. to bellow or bawl at someone or something. •

Don't roar at me! Control your temper.

The lion roared at the hyena, who ran off.

2. Fig. to laugh very hard at someone or something. •

The audience roared at the clown.

The children roared at Dad's jokes.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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