all-out war



all-out war

Unrestricted fighting or conflict. This phrase can be used literally or hyperbolically. I fear that an invasion will lead to all-out war. It is all-out war right now for that empty corner office.
See also: war

all-out war

total war, as opposed to limited military actions or threats of war. We are now concerned about all-out war in the Middle East. Threats of all-out war caused many tourists to leave the country immediately.
See also: war

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ignaciaeeg-NAH-thyah (Spanish), eeg-NAH-syah (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Emmanuhel-Biblical Latin
MikeyMIE-keeEnglish
Gaioz-Georgian
Vana-Macedonian
KornÉLie-Czech