Fight Idioms
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Meaning: respond to an aggressive or harmful action by using similar tactics.
Example: When competitors started lowering their prices, the company decided to fight fire with fire and reduced their prices too. Read more ➺
Meaning: fully equipped with weapons.
Example: The soldiers entered the battlefield armed to the teeth. Read more ➺
Meaning: in a state of strong disagreement or conflict
Example: The two neighbors were at loggerheads over the property boundary. Read more ➺
Meaning: an activity or process that involves spying, secrecy, or mystery.
Example: He didn't want anyone to know what he was doing, so he kept his plans cloaked and daggered from the public. Read more ➺
Meaning: suffer harm or damage inadvertently because of the conflict between other individuals or groups.
Example: Jane was proven innocent since she was only caught in the crossfire. Read more ➺
Meaning: saying or doing something that can lead to a serious fight or disagreement.
Example: When the attempts at diplomacy broke down, the two states went on a collision course. Read more ➺
Meaning: to self-reference someone who is in a bad mood and ready to fight.
Example: During the invasion, the soldiers were full of piss and vinegar, and therefore they went straight into the front lines. Read more ➺
Meaning: having a complaint that needs to be discussed.
Example: Jake walked up to Robert and told him that he had a bone to pick with him. Read more ➺
Meaning: to fight with another person physically or verbally.
Example: The vice-presidents crossed swords at all policy meetings. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start fighting
Example: I'm glad we were able to resolve this disagreement without coming to blows. Read more ➺
