to bite back
Pronunciation
/bˈaɪt bˈæk/
British pronunciation
/bˈaɪt bˈak/

Définition et signification de « bite back » en anglais

to bite back
[phrase form: bite]
01

se retenir, ravaler

to stop oneself from openly expressing true feelings or thoughts
to bite back definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He managed to bite back his criticism and maintained a calm demeanor.
Il a réussi à retenir ses critiques et a conservé un calme apparent.
It 's essential to bite back your anger in professional settings.
Il est essentiel de retenir sa colère dans un cadre professionnel.
02

riposter, rendre la pareille

to respond with something negative or harmful when someone has treated one badly
example
Exemples
The victim chose not to bite back but instead focused on moving forward.
La victime a choisi de ne pas riposter mais plutôt de se concentrer sur l'avenir.
She believed that kindness was the best way to bite back against hostility.
Elle croyait que la gentillesse était la meilleure façon de riposter contre l'hostilité.
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