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snapped back

/snæpt bæk/

Translations

snap backverb

snapped back

Past Simple

snapped back

Past Simple

snapped back

Past Participle

snapping back

Gerund

/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.

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.

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.

Synonyms

spring back

bounce back

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.