hit back

zurückschlagen, kontern

Auf einen Angriff oder Kritik mit einem eigenen Angriff oder eigener Kritik reagieren.

In einfachem Englisch: To respond to an attack or criticism by attacking or criticizing in return.

• He hit back when they attacked him.
• The company hit back at the accusations.
• Will she hit back at her opponent?

So benutzt man es: hit back at someone/something (The mayor hit back at her critics.)

Synonyme: retaliate, fight back

Häufige Wendungen: hit back at someone, hit back hard

zurückrufen

Jemanden anrufen, dessen Anruf man zuvor verpasst hat.

In einfachem Englisch: To call someone after missing their phone call.

• I will hit you back after lunch.
• She hit me back when she saw the missed call.
• Can you hit me back on this number?

So benutzt man es: hit someone back (I missed your call, but I will hit you back tonight.)

Synonyme: call back, return a call

Häufige Wendungen: hit someone back, hit back later