answer somebody back

answer somebody back
ˌanswer ˈback | ˌanswer sb ˈback derived
to speak rudely to sb in authority, especially when they are criticizing you or telling you to do sth

Don't answer back!

Stop answering your mother back!

Main entry:answerderived

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