answer back

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

▪ I. ˌanswer ˈback derived
to defend yourself against criticism
•He was given the chance to answer back in a radio interview.
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▪ II. ˌanswer ˈback | ˌanswer sb ˈback derived
to speak rudely to sb in authority, especially when they are criticizing you or telling you to do sth
•Don't answer back!
•Stop answering your mother back!
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