come out swinging
US /kʌm aʊt ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
UK /kʌm aʊt ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
1.
to immediately respond to a situation or argument with great force or aggression
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When he was accused of cheating, he immediately came out swinging, denying all allegations.
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The new CEO decided to come out swinging with a bold new strategy to turn the company around.