ENGLISH
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reaction to sth

idiom
Meaning

the way you feel, speak, or behave because of something that has happened.


Examples
SIMPLE

What was his reaction to the news?

CONTEXTUAL

She waited nervously to see her boss's reaction to the report she submitted this morning.

COMPLEX

The public's reaction to the sudden policy change was immediate, sparking intense debate across the entire country regarding the government's future direction.

Last updated April 22, 2026