hit out

British  

verb

1. to direct blows forcefully and vigorously

2. to make a verbal attack (upon someone)

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hit out Idioms  

1. Make a violent verbal or physical attack; also, strike aimlessly. For example, The star hit out at the press for their lukewarm reviews, or The therapist said patients often hit out in frustration. [First half of 1800s]

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hit out

China has hit out against what it has called "threat narratives" over AI governance and warned against "engaging in confrontation and malicious competition".

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

In Ashley's letter, seen by the BBC and first reported by the Financial Times,, external he hit out at announcements made since Burnham succeeded Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Dhesi also hit out at the secrecy surrounding the breach and said the length of the super-injunction "imposed serious costs on accountability and trust".

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

They also hit out at a government decision to raise the non-subsidised fuel price by a third.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

She leaned back from them, even hit out at them, but playfully, mischievously.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison