comes out swinging

A form of come out swinging — To initiate an encounter or interaction by behaving in an unrestrainedly aggressive, confrontational, or accusatory manner.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of come out swinging
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Chicago

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