strike back
US /straɪk bæk/
UK /straɪk bæk/
1.
membalas, menyerang balik
to retaliate or respond to an attack or provocation with a counterattack
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After being insulted, he decided to strike back with a sharp retort.
Setelah dihina, dia memutuskan untuk membalas dengan balasan yang tajam.
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The army prepared to strike back against the enemy's offensive.
Tentara bersiap untuk membalas serangan musuh.