fight back

US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
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1.

lutar contra, revidar

to resist an attack or an opponent

:
The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
O pequeno país decidiu lutar contra a invasão.
She learned to fight back against bullies.
Ela aprendeu a lutar contra os valentões.
2.

conter, reprimir

to make an effort to control one's emotions or physical reactions

:
He tried to fight back the tears as he spoke.
Ele tentou conter as lágrimas enquanto falava.
She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Ela teve que conter o riso durante a reunião séria.