Come out swinging American verb phrase
To compete or defend someone or something in a strong or forceful way
This technology company is coming out swinging against allegations of fraud and identity theft.
After her proposal was met with a volley of criticisms, she came out swinging on social media.
When an argument or a fight occurs, both parties involved are responsible for it.
To fight in a fierce and brave way
The verb "come" should be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase originated in boxing. It refers to a boxer who starts a match by firing fists unrestrainedly.
People tend to like forbidden or illegal things just because they are forbidden or illegal.
He must have believed that stolen fruit is the sweetest, and he, therefore, cheated on his partner.