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bit back

/bɪt bæk/

Übersetzungen

bite backverb

bit back

Präteritum

bit back

Präteritum

bitten back

Partizip Perfekt

biting back

Gerundium

/baɪt bæk/

After being criticized by his boss, he decided to bite back with a list of his own grievances.

Après avoir été critiqué par son patron, il a décidé de riposter avec une liste de ses propres griefs.

ravalerSe dit surtout d’une émotion ou d’une réaction qu’on retient.

She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.

Elle a dû ravaler ses larmes pendant les adieux émouvants.

Synonyme

fight back

bite backverb

To retaliate or respond aggressively to an attack or criticism.

After being criticized by his boss, he decided to bite back with a list of his own grievances.

To suppress or hold back an emotion or reaction.

She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.