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Wiktionary
- v. idiomatic To initiate an encounter or interaction by behaving in an unrestrainedly aggressive, confrontational, or accusatory manner.
- v. idiomatic To display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.
Etymologies
- An allusion to the behavior of a boxer who immediately begins a boxing match or a round of a match by aggressively throwing punches in an unrestrained manner. (Wiktionary)
Examples
“He'd've come out swinging at the tabloids, slapped them with huge lawsuits.”
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