english
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Phrase(s): fly at someone or something to attack someone or something suddenly and violently. • The angry bird flew at its attacker. • She flew at him, threatening to scratch his eyes out.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Attack fiercely, assault. For example, The dogs flew at each other's throats. [Late 1500s]
American Heritage Idioms