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fire back

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fire (something) back (at someone or something)
to shoot back at someone or something. We fired about ten rounds back at them. The soldiers in the fort did not fire back at the attackers.
See also: back, fire

fire something back (to someone or something)

Fig. to send something back to someone or a group immediately. Look this over and fire it back to me immediately. Fire back all this stuff to the printer as soon as you have proofed it.
See also: back, fire
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1 (ANI): The Indian Air Force, has for the first time, sought permission from the Ministry of Defence to fire back at Naxals while undertaking rescue and relief operations in Naxal-infested areas.
IAF seeks permission from Defence Ministry to fire at Naxals by Asian News International
I realised I would miss it if I gave up and the Ilkeston move has put the fire back in my belly.
Gordon is showing no signs of stopping; BOOT ROOM by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
A West Yorkshire fire spokesman said: "The sprinkler system had activated and knocked the fire back, but didn't put it out.
Blaze scare by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
 
 
 
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