| Front | round on |
|---|---|
| Back | ! Round upon is more formal than round on, and is used mostly in writing. round on/upon sb BrE to suddenly attack someone when they do not expect it, either physically or by speaking angrily to them: ▪ Harry got up out of his seat in a flash and rounded on the man: "Don't dare to speak to me that way. If you insult me again I'll punch your fat head." ▪ Sibyl rounded on him, knife in hand, and he moved back out of her reach. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑turn on/upon |
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