round on
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round on
To suddenly attack, berate, or show hostility toward someone, especially verbally. I know he seems friendly, but he'll round on you in an instant if you disagree with him. I was really taken aback when Sally rounded on me because of what I said. It was just a joke, after all!
See also: on, round
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
round on
Turn on, assail, especially verbally. For example, They all rounded on Jake for not upholding the party line. [Mid-1800s]
See also: on, round
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
round on
v.
To assail someone suddenly; turn on someone: The entire group rounded on me when I questioned their motives.
See also: on, round
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- round upon (one)
- inveigh
- inveigh against
- inveigh against (someone or something)
- be all over
- be all over (one)
- be all over somebody
- give (someone) (a bit of) curry
- pick away at (one)
- be soft on (someone)