lash out

To suddenly hit, kick, or say something very mean and angry at someone.

"Startled by the noise, the horse lashed out and kicked the stable door."

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Grant Mitchell Returns... Again! | Walford REEvisited | EastEnders

EastEnders · 4:42

Just lash out.

Day 67: Weekend Iran War Update with Steve Schmidt, Ken Harbaugh & Malcolm Nance

The Warning with Steve Schmidt · 36:45

They lash out.

“Blow Up”, “Tell Off”, “Let Down”: 11 PHRASAL VERBS for Emotions

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 1:59

So, "to lash out" or "to lash out at someone" specifically.

12 Emotional English Phrasal Verbs: lash out, storm off, sink in...

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 1:22

But "lash out" basically means, like, lash out everywhere, in all directions.

“Blow Up”, “Tell Off”, “Let Down”: 11 PHRASAL VERBS for Emotions

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 1:10

Let's start with "lash out".

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