bite back

verb

1. tr, adverb to restrain (a hurtful, embarrassing, or indiscreet remark); avoid saying

Example Sentences

“We can’t let these men have the last laugh… we need to bite back”

From Los Angeles Times

He might just be saying it to try to get a reaction - to get under his skin and get a bite back.

From BBC

Cameron's coach Jamie Moore: "Katie has to bite back and I think if Chantelle forces herself on her earlier, Katie will bite back earlier. Especially in the rematch. Katie might be in the mindset before, 'that OK I'll drop it now but I'll pull it back' but if the rematch starts the same way she'll bite back earlier because she can't afford for it to happen again. So I think this will be a better fight to watch."

From BBC

This guy might just bite back.

From Los Angeles Times

“But I wouldn’t be surprised on Saturday, Sunday to see it bite back.”

From Los Angeles Times