hit out

verb

1. to direct blows forcefully and vigorously

2. to make a verbal attack (upon someone)

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

Inspired by her time as a UC Santa Barbara Chicano Studies major and retail jobs at stores like MAC Cosmetics, her gender inclusive and ethically made “Mexi-goth” brand was a hit out the gate.

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Connolly has also been a critic of Nato and Fine Gael have hit out at her during the campaign for not being critical enough of Russia.

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"Upset and vulnerable people hit out when they are in pain, and that is entirely understandable," is how one senior government figure put it to me.

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"Upset and vulnerable people hit out when they are in pain, and that is entirely understandable," one figure told the BBC.

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Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has hit out at Scotland's parole system as the man who attacked him with acid 10 years ago is considered for release.

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