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snap back

UK
/snæp bæk/
US
/snæp bæk/

Translations

snap backverb
snapped back
Past Simple
snapped back
Past Participle
snapping back
Gerund
UK
/snæp bæk/
US
/snæp bæk/
se remettre
After a brief period of illness, she managed to snap back to her usual energetic self.
Après une brève période de maladie, elle a réussi à se remettre et à retrouver son énergie habituelle.
rétorquerRéponse vive, sèche ou agacée.
When criticized, he tends to snap back with a sarcastic remark.
Quand on le critique, il a tendance à rétorquer par une remarque sarcastique.
reprendre sa formeSe dit surtout d’un objet élastique ou déformable.
The elastic band will snap back into place once you release it.
L’élastique reprendra sa forme une fois que vous le relâcherez.
Synonyms
rebound
return
bounce back
recover
spring back

Definitions

snap backverb
To quickly return to a previous condition or state.
After a brief period of illness, she managed to snap back to her usual energetic self.
To respond quickly and sharply, often in a defensive or irritated manner.
When criticized, he tends to snap back with a sarcastic remark.
To return to an original shape or position after being bent, stretched, or compressed.
The elastic band will snap back into place once you release it.
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