sharp retort

Examples (10)

• He bit back a sharp retort.
• Her sharp retort silenced the critic immediately.
• The politician delivered a sharp retort to the interviewer's probing question.
• Despite his anger, he managed to suppress the sharp retort that came to mind.
• The audience gasped at the unexpected sharp retort from the usually quiet speaker.
• She was known for her quick wit and often delivered a sharp retort when provoked.
• His sharp retort left no room for further argument.
• I prepared a sharp retort, but decided against saying it aloud.
• The minister's sharp retort to the opposition's accusations dominated the news.
• Don't expect a polite answer; you'll likely receive a sharp retort.