fight back
phrasal verbfight back (against somebody/something)
- to resist strongly or attack somebody who has attacked you
- Don't let them bully you. Fight back!
- It is time to fight back against street crime.
- Collins fought back to level the match at two sets all.
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fight something back/down
- to try hard not to do or show something, especially not to show your feelings
- I was fighting back the tears.
- He fought down his disgust.