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    hit back

    US /hɪt bæk/

    ・

    UK /hit bæk/

    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo retaliate; to respond to an attack or criticism with a similar action.
    The government has promised to hit back hard against the terrorists.

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • TO NOT HIT BACK AT HER

      TO NOT HIT BACK AT HER

    B1

    China Tariffs Response: Officials Weigh Stimulus to Counter Trump Measures

    04:44China Tariffs Response: Officials Weigh Stimulus to Counter Trump Measures
    • China this time hit back quite fast and strong, imposing the same 34% tariff rate on all China US products entering the country.

      China this time hit back quite fast and strong, imposing the same 34% tariff rate on all China US products entering the country.

    • China this time hit back quite fast and strong, imposing the same 34% tariff rate on all U.S.

      China this time hit back quite fast and strong, imposing the same 34% tariff rate on all U.S.

    B1

    The Body Keeps the Score

    06:03The Body Keeps the Score
    • To take one example, many people who have grown up having to deal with the overwhelming rage of a parent will have learned to suppress their own anger and their desire to hit back at those who hurt them.

      To take one example, many people who have grown up having to deal with the overwhelming rage of a parent will have learned to suppress their own anger and their desire to hit back at those who hurt them.

    • To take one example, many people who have grown up having to deal with the overwhelming rage of a parent will have learnt to suppress their own anger and their desire to hit back at those who hurt them.

      To take one example, many people who have grown up having to deal with the overwhelming rage of a parent will have learnt to suppress their own anger and their desire to hit back at those who hurt them.

    B2

    Can Trump win a trade war with China? - BBC World Service

    16:29Can Trump win a trade war with China? - BBC World Service
    • And now, Beijing has hit back.

      And now, Beijing has hit back.

    • and now Beijing has hit back.

      and now Beijing has hit back.

    B1

    Trump's Road to the White House (full film) | FRONTLINE

    54:50Trump's Road to the White House (full film) | FRONTLINE
    • On the debate stage, Trump hit back.

      On the debate stage, Trump hit back.

    • >> NARRATOR: On the debate stage, Trump hit back.

      >> NARRATOR: On the debate stage, Trump hit back.

    B1

    Donald Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook | BBC News

    02:12Donald Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook | BBC News
    • In a defiant reply, Lisa Cook hit back saying President Trump purported to fire me for cause when no cause exists under the law.

      In a defiant reply, Lisa Cook hit back saying President Trump purported to fire me for cause when no cause exists under the law.

    • In a defiant reply, Lisa Cook hit back saying, "President Trump purported to fire me for cause when no cause exists under the law.

      In a defiant reply, Lisa Cook hit back saying, "President Trump purported to fire me for cause when no cause exists under the law.

    B1

    Top 10 Bruce Lee Moments

    07:52Top 10 Bruce Lee Moments
    • [Lee] : Boards don't hit back

      [Lee] : Boards don't hit back

    • Oh, don't hit back.

      Oh, don't hit back.

    B2

    Trump–Musk feud explodes! Ari Melber on how the clash is threatening the GOP agenda

    11:56Trump–Musk feud explodes! Ari Melber on how the clash is threatening the GOP agenda
    • So Trump is trying to hit back.

      So Trump is trying to hit back.

    • So Trump is trying to hit back.

      So Trump is trying to hit back.

    B1

    An EMOTIONAL RETURN! Freeman receives World Series ring, gets standing ovation in return to Atlanta!

    08:47An EMOTIONAL RETURN! Freeman receives World Series ring, gets standing ovation in return to Atlanta!
    • Well hit back at the wal.

      Well hit back at the wal.

    • Well, hit back at the wall.

      Well, hit back at the wall.

    B1

    Mashed Potato Waffles! Hilah Cooking

    05:08Mashed Potato Waffles! Hilah Cooking
    • It was a hit back in the 60s.

      It was a hit back in the 60s.

    • It was a hit back in the '60s.

      It was a hit back in the '60s.

    B2