How is the phrase s'en prendre à translated from French to English

English translation
Lash out
phrase

Attaquer ou critiquer soudainement quelqu'un avec colère

To suddenly attack or criticize someone angrily

Examples with “s'en prendre à”

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  • Je ne m'attendais pas à ce qu'il s'en prenne à moi comme ça. — I didn't expect him to lash out at me like that.

  • Pourquoi s'en est-elle prise à quelqu'un pendant la réunion ? — Why did she lash out during the meeting?

  • Ne t'en prends à personne si tu te sens stressé. — Please don't lash out if you're feeling stressed.

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