hit back

反撃する、言い返す

攻撃や批判に対して、こちらも攻撃や批判をして応じること。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： hit back at someone/something (The mayor hit back at her critics.)

類義語： retaliate, fight back

よく使う表現： hit back at someone, hit back hard

電話をかけ直す

出られなかった電話の相手に、後からかけ直すこと。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： hit someone back (I missed your call, but I will hit you back tonight.)

類義語： call back, return a call

よく使う表現： hit someone back, hit back later