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to answer back
[phrase form: answer]
01
svara respektlöst, motsätta sig auktoritet
to respond to a person in authority, such as a parent or teacher, in a manner that is impolite or disrespectful
02
svara tillbaka efter att ha tänkt, ge svar efter en stund
to respond to a question after some time of thinking or delay
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Exempel
The employee was warned about answering back to their supervisor during a meeting.
The student was reprimanded for answering back to the teacher when asked to do their homework.
She was known for her habit of answering back to her boss, which caused workplace tension.
His tendency to answer back to his coach led to his suspension from the team.
It's important for children to learn not to answer back to their parents when given instructions.
