Use 'hit back' when defending your standpoint against criticism or during a debate.

Argument Defense

'Hit back' can indicate a strong emotional reaction to negative comments or actions.

Emotional Response

In this context, 'hit back' does not refer to physical action, but a verbal or strategic one.

'Hit back' is used when someone physically responds to being hit or attacked first.

'Hit back' often implies an immediate or instinctive physical response to aggression.

It can be used to describe an action taken to protect oneself from harm.