phrasal verb

Lash out at

Letter LInseparable

2Sections

Hit someone suddenly, usually without warning, or try to hit them

Meanings

  • Hit someone suddenly, usually without warning, or try to hit them (inseparable, International English)
  • Criticise someone or shout at them (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • He LASHED OUT AT me when I laughed at him.
  • She LASHED OUT AT her colleagues when she was sacked.

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