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biting back
UK
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ bæk/
biting back
ing-form
bit back
Past Simple
bitten back
Past Participle
biting back
ing-form
UK
/baɪt bæk/
US
/baɪt bæk/
Translations
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.
She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.
Elle a dû ravaler ses larmes pendant les adieux émouvants.
Definitions
After being criticized by his boss, he decided to bite back with a list of his own grievances.
She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.