Phrasal Verb: Fight back

Phrasal Verb: Fight back


Meaning: Defend yourself, resist an attack

Example: The army attacked the town and the inhabitants FOUGHT BACK fiercely.

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Phrasal Verb: Fight back


Meaning: Try to control and emotion and keep it hidden

Example: He tried to FIGHT BACK the tears when he heard the news of her death.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'FIGHT'

- Fight back
- Fight it out
- Fight off

 

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