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.

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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Parastoo	-	Persian
Idwal	-	Welsh
Dagon	-	Near Eastern Mythology
Hene	-	Yiddish
Ogechi	-	Western African, Igbo
Andres	-	Estonian