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fight it out

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fight it out

1. to argue fiercely until agreement is reached For at least two years these two companies have been fighting it out over who holds the trademark.

2. to compete against a team or organization until one side wins Seattle and Phoenix fought it out up to the last day of the regular basketball season. Related vocabulary: duke it out

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of fight it out (to fight to end a disagreement)

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fight it out

Settle a dispute by fighting, either physically or verbally. For example, The two sides couldn't agree on a budget but were determined to fight it out to the end . [Mid-1500s]

See also: fight, out