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Throw back at

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Argumentative comeback

Use 'throw back at' to imply that someone is rebutting by highlighting contradiction or hypocrisy.

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She threw his excuse back at him, reminding him of the previous time.
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Defensive tactic

'Throw back at' can be a defense mechanism in heated discussions, often escalating the argument.

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When confronted, he quickly threw my accusations back at me.
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Reflective of past

This phrase can reference something from the past, using it as a counterargument in the present.

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She always throws my past mistakes back at me.
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