round on

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to attack or reply to (someone) with sudden irritation or anger

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round on Idioms  

1. Turn on, assail, especially verbally. For example, They all rounded on Jake for not upholding the party line. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

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round on

It is understood that after his round on Saturday, DeChambeau visited Darbon, where his request to gain possession of his scorecard from the previous day was declined.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

NBA mock drafts projected Cameron Carr getting selected somewhere between 15 and 20 in the first round on Tuesday night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

This has led other politicians to round on Mr. Farage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

He clinched his maiden ATP title on the clay courts of Buenos Aires in February 2025 before reaching the third round on his French Open debut, where he lost to Britain's Jack Draper.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

“Indeed, mama, but you can—and will,” pronounced the haughty voice of Blanche, as she turned round on the piano-stool; where till now she had sat silent, apparently examining sundry sheets of music.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë