strike out at . strike out at {v. phr.} To attack someone verbally or physically. She was so angry that she struck out at him every occasion she got. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment