Snap back Meaning in English
expression
ˈsnæp/ /ˈbæk
SNAP-BAK
snˈæp/ /bˈæk
SNAP-BAK
Definition
To quickly return to a previous state or position, especially after a change or difficulty. Also, to reply angrily or sharply to someone.
Usage & Nuances
Common both in physical (objects, health) and emotional or conversational contexts. Informal; 'snap back at' means to respond sharply to someone. Don't confuse with just 'snap' (breaks, takes a photo).
Spanish: recuperarse rápidamente - responder bruscamentePortuguese (BR): recuperar-se rapidamente - responder de voltaPortuguese (PT): recuperar-se rapidamente - responder de voltaChinese (Simplified): 迅速恢复 - 回嘴Chinese (Traditional): 迅速恢復 - 回嘴Hindi: तेज़ी से ठीक होना - पलटकर जवाब देनाArabic: يتعافى بسرعة - يرد بسرعةBengali: ফিরে আসা - দ্রুত সেরে ওঠা - পাল্টা জবাব দেয়াRussian: быстро восстановиться - резко ответитьJapanese: すぐ元に戻る - 言い返すVietnamese: phục hồi nhanh - đáp trả lạiKorean: 금방 회복하다 - 되받아 말하다Turkish: hızla toparlanmak - sert cevap vermekUrdu: فوراً سنبھل جانا - پلٹ کر جواب دیناIndonesian: pulih kembali dengan cepat - membalas dengan keras
Example Sentences
After the illness, she managed to snap back to work in just a week.
basic
The rubber band will snap back if you stretch it and let go.
basic
Don’t snap back at your teacher when you’re upset.
basic
He tends to snap back really fast after any setback.
natural
She couldn't help but snap back when he blamed her.
natural
Sometimes, it takes a while to snap back after bad news.
natural