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hit out

verb

  1. to direct blows forcefully and vigorously
  2. to make a verbal attack (upon someone)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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]
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After the publication of the headlines which hit out at Coleman for the defeat and his passport gaffe, a number of senior players made their feelings known that – after some initial struggles together – they were fully on board with Coleman and his aims.

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Lewis Hamilton hit out at "yapping" critics after taking his first win for Ferrari in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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The Scottish Premiership club also hit out at the throwing of objects on to the pitch, and the continued use of pyrotechnics, saying fans who carry out such acts are not welcome at their matches.

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Posting on X, she also said what happened demonstrates the "harsh reality women live in" and hit out at online comments that it was staged to drive hits.

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I want to talk about “I Saw the TV Glow,” which was a hit out of Sundance and was critically acclaimed.

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