come out swinging

Etymology
An allusion to the behavior of a boxer who immediately begins a boxing match or a round of a match by aggressively throwing punches in an unrestrained manner.

Verb

 * 1)  To initiate an encounter or interaction by behaving in an unrestrainedly aggressive, confrontational, or accusatory manner.
 * 2)  To display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.
 * 1)  To display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.
 * 1)  To display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.