to  come  out  swinging
come
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out
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<abbr style="text-decoration: underline;" title="swinging / fighting" > swinging</abbr>
swɪngɪng
svinging

Definition & Meaning of "come out swinging"in English

to come out swinging
01

to respond or react to something in a forceful manner 

to [come] out (swinging|fighting) definition and meaning
Idiom

What is the origin of the idiom "come out swinging" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the phrase "come out swinging" is unclear, as it is a commonly used expression in English language and idiomatic phrases often evolve over time. However, it likely originated from the sport of boxing, where fighters enter the ring and begin a match by throwing punches forcefully and aggressively. The phrase captures the image of a boxer coming out of their corner swinging their fists, ready to engage in a fight with determination and intensity.

Examples
After the harsh criticism, she came out swinging in the press conference. 
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