snap back

verb — 3 senses

snap back

verb

Etymology First attested in the first half of 1900s (sense 1).

1

Idiomatic To recover quickly.

2

Broadly, Idiomatic To return to an earlier state.

3

Figuratively To answer sharply.

Related terms: answer, backfire, boomerang, bounce back, bounce, bound, cannon, carom, come back at, kick back, kick, react, rebound, recoil, reply, respond, ricochet, riposte, spring

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