lash out

British  

verb

1. to burst into or resort to verbal or physical attack

2. informal to be extravagant, as in spending

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lash out Idioms  

1. Make a sudden blow or fierce verbal attack. For example, The mule lashed out with its hind legs, or After listening to Dad's criticism of his driving, Arthur lashed out at him. [Second half of 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles lashes out at his players in a explosive rant after their defeat to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, which puts their play-off chances at risk.

From BBC

But he also lashed out, Ebenezer Scrooge-style, at working Americans who want to spoil their kids a little for the holidays.

From Salon

Mr. Kellerman tries to put his hands on my shoulders…and my inner cornered badger lashes out.

From Literature

Three prison directors' unions on Wednesday lashed out at the tough-talking right-wing minister, who is pushing through a plan to lock up the most dangerous drug traffickers in supermax prisons.

From Barron's

At a hearing in mid-September, Jahanshahi lashed out at Engell in open court, accusing him of “going behind her back” and conspiring to get her removed from the case.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• flash
• roar
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