Phrasal Verb - Lashing Out

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Definition

To express strong emotions, often in an uncontrolled or disproportionate manner, usually in response to a perceived provocation or frustration. This can involve shouting, hitting, or using abusive language.

Examples

No.	Example
1	After being criticized in front of his colleagues, John couldn't help but lash out at his boss.
2	Despite her best efforts to remain calm, Sarah found herself lashing out at her partner during an argument.
3	The student was so frustrated with the teacher's criticism that he lashed out in anger, damaging school property.
4	When the customer service representative refused to issue a refund, the customer angrily lashed out, threatening to file a complaint.
5	The politician was caught off guard by the tough questions during the debate and lashed out at his opponent, alienating many voters.
6	Fed up with the constant noise from the neighbor's dog, the homeowner finally lashed out and called animal control.
7	The team was under a lot of pressure to perform, and when they made a mistake, the coach lashed out at them, demoralizing the players.
8	When the boss made a disparaging remark about her work, the employee couldn't contain her anger and lashed out, causing a scene in the office.
9	The student was overwhelmed by the amount of homework and lashed out at his teacher, demanding a lighter workload.
10	The customer was frustrated by the long wait time and lashed out at the airline staff, causing a scene at the airport