hit back

1. To strike someone or something in retaliation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hit" and "back." I know your sister hit you, but that doesn't give you the right to hit her back! Tommy hit back at the bully with all his might, knocking out several of the boy's teeth.

2. slang To repay or return a favor to someone. A noun or pronoun is used between "hit" and "back." Thanks for lunch, I'll hit you back next week once I get paid.

3. To react negatively, forcefully, or violently to the negative actions of someone or something else. Often followed by "at." The CEO hit back at activists calling for his resignation. These allegations could undermine our entire operation, so we've got to hit back hard.

4. In sports, to respond to the success of one's opponent with offensive actions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hit" and "back." Mere minutes after Oklahoma took the lead, Washington State hit back with a touchdown and two-point conversion. They've been in complete control of the ball this half. We've got to start hitting them back with more shots on goal!

hit back (at someone or something)

To react negatively, forcefully, or violently to the negative actions of someone or something else. The CEO hit back at activists calling for his resignation. These allegations could undermine our entire operation, so we've got to hit back hard.

hit back (at someone or something)

to strike someone or something back. Tom hit Fred, and Fred hit back at Tom. I have to hit back when someone hits me.

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释义	hit back hit back 1. To strike someone or something in retaliation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hit" and "back." I know your sister hit you, but that doesn't give you the right to hit her back! Tommy hit back at the bully with all his might, knocking out several of the boy's teeth. 2. slang To repay or return a favor to someone. A noun or pronoun is used between "hit" and "back." Thanks for lunch, I'll hit you back next week once I get paid. 3. To react negatively, forcefully, or violently to the negative actions of someone or something else. Often followed by "at." The CEO hit back at activists calling for his resignation. These allegations could undermine our entire operation, so we've got to hit back hard. 4. In sports, to respond to the success of one's opponent with offensive actions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hit" and "back." Mere minutes after Oklahoma took the lead, Washington State hit back with a touchdown and two-point conversion. They've been in complete control of the ball this half. We've got to start hitting them back with more shots on goal! See also: back, hit hit back (at someone or something) To react negatively, forcefully, or violently to the negative actions of someone or something else. The CEO hit back at activists calling for his resignation. These allegations could undermine our entire operation, so we've got to hit back hard. See also: back, hit, someone Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hit back (at someone or something) to strike someone or something back. Tom hit Fred, and Fred hit back at Tom. I have to hit back when someone hits me. See also: back, hit McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: hit back (at someone or something) hit (up)on (something) hit on hit on something hit with (something) hit with hit (someone or something) with (something) hit someone up for something hit it off, to hit off References in periodicals archive Andrew Morris, Richard McNain, Derek Clark (2), Andy Kennedy and James Heslington (3) hit back for the Tigers. Vikings Storm to first victory Martin Cherry put the home side in front after 20 minutes but the visitors hit back to equalise through Jason Brookes 10 minutes later. Promotion is the aim Mold had taken an early lead through Pritchard's first of the game before Flint hit back through Danny Lordcastle. Football: Buckley beat leaders; CYMRU ALLIANCE A Gareth Wyatt penalty brought the holders to within two points, but Jones hit back with his second penalty before Wyatt's second gave the Scarlets a 20-18 interval lead. Rugby Union: Jones final glory; Llanelli 41 Pontypridd 18 Geri, 41, hit back following poor Aussie sales of her single Half of Me by tweeting: "Inhale the good s* exhale the bull*" Geri's hairdryer for grumpy Fergie Stuart Walker cracked in the opener for the Maroons after 30 minutes but just two minutes later Sam Urquhart hit back. HIGHLAND The British number one raced through the first set but fifth seed Erakovic, from New Zealand, hit back well in the second before four games in a row gave Keothavong the victory. Lawn Tennis: BRIT STAR TO FACE WOZNIACKI AN eco-friendly councillor hit back yesterday after Donald Trump claimed he took better care of the environment than green activists. I'M GREENER THAN YOU, SAYS TRUMP "Redcar hit back hard but Acklam were able to cope and pulled together as a team against some very strong players. Rugby After trailing to a Lee Gustard goal at half time, Lumley hit back to win 2-1 with strikes from Michael Armstrong and substitute Stephen Wood. Durham CC/Lomax Training Services Youth League Friar Park hit back with four goals of their own before Dave Smith settled the outcome 8-4. Football: Bell on song in derby special; SANDWELL Craven hit back with a well-taken header but Matthew Burdon put the home side back in front before the break with a close-range shot. Woodfield's wins put them top of the pile But Cheltenham almost hit back six minutes later when a fierce Brian Wilson 25-yard free-kick was punched away by Nathan Abbey. Football: More woe for Ward; BOSTON 2 CHELTENHAM 1 Caerphilly hit back in the 23rd minute when flanker Joe Polutele exploited weak tackling while fly-half Stuart Thomas landed a penalty. Jones stars with try hat-trick Ben John and Lee Williams hit back for Kenfig Hill late on. RUGBY UNION: Joy of six for Quins; Kenfig Hill RFC
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