hit back

1. (intransitive)To retaliate

   zurückschlagen

2. (slang, transitive)To return a missed phone call with (someone).

1. A ball hit the back of my head while I was playing soccer.

   Коли я грав у футбол, то отримав удар м'ячем у потилицю.

   ruМне в затылок влетел мяч, когда я играл в футбол.

   deBeim Fußballspielen hat mich ein Ball am Hinterkopf getroffen.

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2. You can't hit Tom and expect him not to hit you back.

   ruТы не можешь ударить Тома и надеяться, что он тебе не ответит.

   deDu kannst Tom nicht schlagen und erwarten, dass er nicht zurückschlägt.

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3. It's about time Tom hit back.

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4. Tom hit me back.

   ruТом дал мне сдачи.

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5. I hit Tom back.

   ruЯ дал Тому сдачи.

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irregular · Lesson

• hit onпройти, проходитиTo flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.
• hit upTo visit with or contact someone, especially with a definite purpose.
• hit offTo play the first shot off the fairway.
• hit outTo strike out with the fist, usually without planning or accuracy.
• hit backTo retaliate
• hit withTo do something intended to punish or hurt (someone), especially as a sudden or surprise action.