Meaning of the word "come out swinging" in English

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come out swinging

US /kʌm aʊt ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
UK /kʌm aʊt ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
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Idiom

1.

to immediately respond to a situation or argument with great force or aggression

Example:
When he was accused of cheating, he immediately came out swinging, denying all allegations.
The new CEO decided to come out swinging with a bold new strategy to turn the company around.
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