hit back
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hit back(
hiht
bahk
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. devolver el golpe
The boxer hit back and managed to get himself out of the corner.El boxeador devolvió el golpe y logró sacarse del rincón.
2. (to respond)
a. responder
The president hit back at the journalist on his social media page.El presidente respondió al periodista en su página de red social.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
3. (slang) (to give back something owed)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. devolvérselo
Can you lend me a couple bucks for the train? I'll hit you back tomorrow.¿Me prestas unos dólares para el tren? Te los devuelvo mañana.
a. devolverle el golpe
The man struck Gordon across the face; he turned, unfazed and hit him back.El hombre le golpeó la cara a Gordon; él volvió sin inmutarse y le devolvió el golpe.
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