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Definition lash out in British English

lash out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to try to hit or attack someone suddenly and violently

Example

Occasionally the patients will lash out at the nurses.

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2

to criticize someone or something angrily

Example

They lashed out at the council's move to stop free parking.

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3

to spend a lot of money on something

Example

We lashed out £60 each on the best seats.

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Definition lash out in British English