Fly at Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɫaɪ/ /ˈæt
FLY-at
flˈaɪ/ /ˈæt
fly-AT
Definition
To suddenly attack someone, either physically (jumping on them) or by shouting at them angrily.
Usage & Nuances
'Fly at' is informal and often used in stories or descriptions of arguments or animal behavior. Common with people ('fly at someone') or animals. Usually implies anger or aggression. Not about literal flying.
Spanish: atacar (verbalmente o físicamente) - arremeter contraPortuguese (BR): atacar (verbal ou fisicamente) - avançar contraPortuguese (PT): atacar (verbalmente ou fisicamente) - investir contraChinese (Simplified): 攻击（突然或猛烈） - 扑向Chinese (Traditional): 攻擊（突然或猛烈） - 撲向Hindi: झपटना - हमला करनाArabic: ينقض على - يهاجم فجأةBengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া - রেগে চড়াRussian: наброситьсяJapanese: 襲いかかるVietnamese: xông vào tấn công - nổi giận mắngKorean: 달려들다 - 화를 내다Turkish: saldırmakUrdu: حملہ کرنا - جھپٹناIndonesian: menyerang tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
The dog suddenly flew at the stranger.
basic
She flew at her brother when he broke her toy.
basic
Don’t fly at people for small mistakes.
basic
Whenever he’s stressed, he tends to fly at his coworkers.
natural
My cat will fly at anyone who comes near her kittens.
natural
I barely complained, and she just flew at me out of nowhere.
natural