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                           general:: 
                            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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                           general:: 
                            Attack fiercely, assault. For example, The dogs flew at each other's throats. [Late 1500s]
                        
                        
 
                        
                            American Heritage Idioms