hit back

contrattaccare, replicare

Rispondere a un attacco o a una critica attaccando o criticando a propria volta.

In inglese semplice: To respond to an attack or criticism by attacking or criticizing in return.

• He hit back when they attacked him.
• The company hit back at the accusations.
• Will she hit back at her opponent?

Come si usa: hit back at someone/something (The mayor hit back at her critics.)

Sinonimi: retaliate, fight back

Espressioni comuni: hit back at someone, hit back hard

richiamare

Telefonare a qualcuno dopo aver perso una sua chiamata.

In inglese semplice: To call someone after missing their phone call.

• I will hit you back after lunch.
• She hit me back when she saw the missed call.
• Can you hit me back on this number?

Come si usa: hit someone back (I missed your call, but I will hit you back tonight.)

Sinonimi: call back, return a call

Espressioni comuni: hit someone back, hit back later