bite back
US /baɪt bæk/
UK /baɪt bæk/
1.
membalas, menyerang balik
to react to something negative or harmful by attacking or criticizing in return
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She wanted to bite back at his rude comments but held her tongue.
Dia ingin membalas komen kasarnya tetapi menahan lidahnya.
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The company's strong response helped them bite back against the negative publicity.
Tindak balas kuat syarikat membantu mereka membalas publisiti negatif.
2.
menahan, menekan
to suppress or hold back a strong emotion, especially tears or anger
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She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.
Dia terpaksa menahan air matanya semasa perpisahan yang emosional.
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He managed to bite back his anger and remain calm.
Dia berjaya menahan kemarahannya dan kekal tenang.