bite back

bite back
bite back
To refrain from saying
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Main Entry:bite

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bite back [phrasal verb]
informal
1 : to attack or criticize someone who has attacked or criticized you

Weary of her rival's accusations, the candidate bit back [=hit back, fought back] with an aggressive ad campaign.

— often + at

She bit back at her rival with an aggressive ad campaign.

2 bite back (something) or bite (something) back : to stop yourself from saying (something)

I attempted to smile sweetly while biting back angry comments.

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Main Entry:bite

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