bite back
Britishverb
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The ability to bite back the worst things you think of saying, to drop an argument even when you’re sure you’re right, and to apologize fully, promptly, live, and with no strings attached, isn’t weakness.
From Washington Post
If the last hour was any indication, it doesn’t take much for the Copperhead course at Innisbrook to bite back.
From Seattle Times
Or they bite back these remarks with stage-y pursed lips and head-shakes.
From Washington Post
“This golf course, as much as I’m trying to attack it, it can bite back,” he said.
From Washington Times
“You know, this place can bite back if you make mistakes. But I’m very happy with the patience I showed today.”
From New York Times
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