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

Norrie, Britain's final hope in the Australian Open singles, faces Germany's Alexander Zverev in the third round on Friday, having lost all six of their previous meetings.

From BBC

It was Molinari's lowest round on the European Tour since January 2024.

From Barron's

Novak Djokovic sent 141st-ranked qualifier Francesco Maestrelli packing in straight sets to ease into the Australian Open third round on Thursday -- with a little help from his favourite tree.

From Barron's

He dropped only seven games in a 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory over Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli in the second round on a warm Melbourne afternoon.

From BBC

Victory over Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round on Saturday would be his 400th Grand Slam singles win.

From BBC