answer back
phrasal verbPart ofanswer
answer back — phrasal verb
1. to reply rudely to somebody in authority, such as a parent, teacher, or boss, wh
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to reply rudely to somebody in authority, such as a parent, teacher, or boss, when you should stay quiet or accept what they say.
Example
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.