lash out

• Plötzlich und heftig jemanden körperlich oder verbal angreifen, oft aus Wut oder Frustration.

A phrasal verb used to indicate suddenly attacking someone physically or verbally, often in anger or frustration.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Attack physically or verballyinformal

   To suddenly attack someone with words or physical force, often in an angry or uncontrolled way.

   Angreifen

   • He lashed out at his critics during the interview.
   • The cornered animal lashed out in fear.
   • She lashed out verbally when she heard the unfair news.

   Synonymeassailattackeruptlay intolet flyset uponsnapstrike outtear intoturn on

2. Spend money extravagantlyinformalbritish

   To spend a large amount of money on something, often impulsively or for pleasure.

   Geld verschwenderisch ausgeben

   • They lashed out on a luxury holiday after winning the lottery.
   • He lashed out on a new sports car without thinking.
   • She lashed out on designer clothes for the party.

   Synonymesplurge

   Antonymeconservehoardsavescrimp

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