answer back

片語動詞所屬單字answer

answer back — 片語動詞

1. to reply rudely to somebody in authority, such as a parent, teacher, or boss, wh

1.片語動詞
釋義

頂嘴;回嘴

to reply rudely to somebody in authority, such as a parent, teacher, or boss, when you should stay quiet or accept what they say.

例句

Don't answer back to your grandmother — apologise and finish your homework.

Yusuf was sent out of class for answering back to the substitute teacher.