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xù lông nhím

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get defensive; bristle
Verb
get defensive; bristle

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get defensive; bristle

To become suddenly angry or defensive and ready to attack when feeling threatened or criticized by another person.

vi Anh ấy bắt đầu xù lông nhím khi bị ai đó chỉ trích gay gắt.

en He started to get defensive when he was harshly criticized by someone.

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