fight out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Settle a disagreement by arguing or fighting until one side wins
Why “out”? A problem, disagreement, or hard time continues until it is settled or ends.
“The candidates will fight it out in a debate.”
“The two sides fought it out in court.”
Don't confuse with
Fight out means settle a disagreement by arguing or fighting until one side wins. Fight off means repel an attacker or illness.
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fight off
A contrast learners often mix up
Repel an attacker or illness
hammer out
Same out pattern: resolution
Reach an agreement after long and difficult discussion
hold out
Same out pattern: resolution
Resist or last for a particular time
iron out
Same out pattern: resolution
Solve small problems or differences
sort out
Same out pattern: resolution
Resolve a problem successfully
straighten out
Same out pattern: resolution
Resolve or sort out a problem or confusion
sweat out
Same out pattern: resolution
Endure a difficult or anxious situation until it ends
talk out
Same out pattern: resolution
Discuss a problem fully until it is settled
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