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pounce on sth

(CRITICIZE) phrasal verb with pounce
 
 
/paʊns/ verb [I]

Definition

to immediately criticize a mistake: He knows that his critics are waiting to pounce on any slip that he makes.Disapproving and criticizingDamaging reputation
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