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What does it mean?
If someone attacks, the speaker will cling to them aggressively, like a monkey on a football.
In plain terms
They’ll hold on fiercely if attacked.
What can you take from it?
Aggressive retaliation can be relentless.

Where it applies

  • physical confrontation
  • self‑defense

Putting it to work

  • maintain pressure on attacker
  • use relentless grip

Questions to consider

  • Is relentless retaliation effective?
  • What are the risks?

Another view

Such aggression may escalate violence.

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