fight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
1.
melawan, membalas
to resist an attack or an opponent
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The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
Negara kecil itu memutuskan untuk melawan invasi.
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She learned to fight back against bullies.
Dia belajar melawan para pengganggu.
2.
menahan, mengendalikan
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.
Dia mencoba menahan air mata saat berbicara.
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She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Dia harus menahan tawa selama rapat serius.