Fly at
verb
To suddenly and aggressively move towards someone or something.
The bird began to fly at him with speed and tenacity.
Often appears as...
- fly at full speed
- fly at the enemy
verb
To criticize or shout at someone angrily.
She flew at him for leaving the door open.
Often appears as...
- fly at someone in anger
- fly at someone for something
verb
To suddenly and aggressively move towards someone or something.
The bird began to fly at him with speed and tenacity.
Often appears as...
- fly at full speed
- fly at the enemy
verb
To criticize or shout at someone angrily.
She flew at him for leaving the door open.
Often appears as...
- fly at someone in anger
- fly at someone for something
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Aggressive Action
Indicates a sudden move to attack or confront, often used for animals or in sports.
As soon as the whistle blew, the player began to fly at the defender.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically for non-physical attacks, like a strong argument.
He would fly at any suggestion of wrongdoing with fierce denial.
Pro Tip 3/3Suddenness
Emphasizes the quick and unexpected nature of the action.
Out of nowhere, the cat began to fly at the dangling string.
Pro Tip 1/3Aggressive Action
Indicates a sudden move to attack or confront, often used for animals or in sports.
As soon as the whistle blew, the player began to fly at the defender.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically for non-physical attacks, like a strong argument.
He would fly at any suggestion of wrongdoing with fierce denial.
Pro Tip 3/3Suddenness
Emphasizes the quick and unexpected nature of the action.
Out of nowhere, the cat began to fly at the dangling string.
Pro Tip 1/3Aggressive Action
Indicates a sudden move to attack or confront, often used for animals or in sports.
As soon as the whistle blew, the player began to fly at the defender.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically for non-physical attacks, like a strong argument.
He would fly at any suggestion of wrongdoing with fierce denial.
Pro Tip 3/3Suddenness
Emphasizes the quick and unexpected nature of the action.
Out of nowhere, the cat began to fly at the dangling string.
Never forget "Fly at"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension