round on

British

verb

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

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round on Idioms

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

Example Sentences

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The format goes back to foursomes for the final round on Sunday, with a cheque worth £1m going to the winning pair.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Enderby costs an adult £12 for a nine hole round on a weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

USC will face No. 1 South Carolina in the second round on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

“That will be a challenge for me,” said the characteristically even-keeled Pegula after defeating former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the third round on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

He combs his flaxen strands meticulously from the lower left side of his head to his right temple, then swirls them round and round on his bald crown, securing them with a greasy pomade.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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