snap back

Examples (10)

• ‘How should I know?’ Jen snapped back.
• When criticized, he tends to snap back defensively.
• She has a habit of snapping back whenever she feels challenged.
• Don't snap back at your parents, even if you're annoyed.
• They snapped back with sharp retorts, escalating the argument.
• He couldn't control his temper and snapped back with a harsh comment.
• If you provoke him, he'll definitely snap back.
• The politician snapped back at the reporter's intrusive question.
• I could tell she was upset because she kept snapping back at every suggestion.
• Despite my calm tone, she unexpectedly snapped back with an insult.