Become critical (4,3)

I believe the answer is:

lash out

(Other definitions for lash out that I've seen before include "Spend lots" , "Vigorously attack" , "Become suddenly aggressive" , "Wildly attack" , "spend a fortune" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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