BITE BACK (AT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING)

bite back (at someone or something): translation

bite back (at someone or something)

1. Lit. to defend an attack by biting at someone or something. (Usually an animal.) •

I threatened the dog and the dog bit back.

2. Fig. to fight back at someone; to return someone's anger or attack; to speak back to someone with anger. •

She is usually tolerant, but she will bite back if pressed.

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Yes, she will bite back.