round on

verb

1. intr, preposition to attack or reply to (someone) with sudden irritation or anger

Idioms and Phrases

Turn on, assail, especially verbally. For example, They all rounded on Jake for not upholding the party line . [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

They upset second-seeded Marshall 19-6 in the first round on Nov. 13 and showed up at No. 6 Eagle Rock brimming with confidence, in large part because they have kept their routine the same.

From Los Angeles Times

He will now face American fifth seed Taylor Fritz in the second round on Wednesday.

From BBC

Following the start of the second round on 14 October, more than 442,000 children in central and southern areas received the second dose - 94% of the target in those areas.

From BBC

The former home secretary had delivered a well-received speech at the party's conference last week and topped the ballot of MPs in the third round on Tuesday.

From BBC

Englishman Cross, who won the World Championship on his debut in 2018, will now face Germany's Martin Schindler in the second round on Wednesday.

From BBC