fight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/

1.
lutar contra, revidar
to resist an attack or an opponent
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The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
O pequeno país decidiu lutar contra a invasão.
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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
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He tried to fight back the tears as he spoke.
Ele tentou conter as lágrimas enquanto falava.
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She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Ela teve que conter o riso durante a reunião séria.