Fight Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: argue jealously and violently all the time
Example: The married couple fought like cat and dog the entire time they were together. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop fighting or arguing or to end old resentments
Example: After many quarrelling years, the two political parties finally decided to bury the hatchet. Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation suddenly becomes noisy and violent, usually with a lot of people arguing or fighting
Example: All hell will let loose when the caged animals break out of their cages. Read more ➺
Meaning: try to calm, soothe or placate a problematic situation
Example: She's such a calm person; last week, the whole office was in uproar until she stepped in and poured oil on troubled waters. Read more ➺
Meaning: to fight very fiercely
Example: I want this job so I'm going to fight tooth and nail for it. Read more ➺
Meaning: big success
Example: Does your brother really think that he can knock out the biggest guy in school? I would like to see him try. Read more ➺
Meaning: being shot at
Example: The politician came under fire after it was discovered that he had spend campaign money on lavish parties. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a tough situation with limited options
Example: The company has its back against the wall and if the employees do not help out now, it will be bankrupt soon. Read more ➺
