fight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
1.
contraatacar, defenderse
to resist an attack or an opponent
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The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
El pequeño país decidió contraatacar la invasión.
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She learned to fight back against bullies.
Aprendió a defenderse de los acosadores.
2.
contener, reprimir
to make an effort to control one's emotions or physical reactions
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He tried to fight back the tears as he spoke.
Intentó contener las lágrimas mientras hablaba.
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She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Tuvo que contener la risa durante la reunión seria.