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fought F0277500 (fôt)v.Past tense and past participle of fight.fought (fɔːt) vb the past tense and past participle of fightfight (faɪt)
n., v. fought, fight•ing. n. 1. a battle or combat. 2. any contest or struggle: to put up a fight against crime. 3. an angry argument or disagreement. 4. a boxing bout. 5. a game or diversion in which the participants hit or pelt each other with something harmless: a pillow fight. 6. ability, will, or inclination to fight, strive, or resist. v.i. 7. attempt to defend oneself against or to subdue, defeat, or destroy an adversary. 8. to contend in any manner; strive vigorously for or against something. v.t. 9. to contend with in battle or combat; war against. 10. to contend with or against in any manner: to fight despair. 11. to carry on (a battle, duel, etc.). 12. to maintain (a cause, quarrel, etc.) by fighting or contending. 13. to make (one's way) by fighting or striving. 14. to cause or set (a boxer, animal, etc.) to fight. 15. to maneuver (troops, ships, etc.) in battle. 16. fight back, to check; hold back (tears). 17. fight off, to beat back; repel. Idioms: 1. fight it out, to fight until a decision is reached. 2. fight shy of, to keep away from; avoid. [before 900; Middle English fi(g)hten, Old English fe(o)htan; c. Old Saxon, Old High German fehtan] fight′a•ble, adj. fight`a•bil′i•ty, n. fight′ing•ly, adv. Translationsfought
fight like Kilkenny catsTo fight almost to the death. The phrase alludes to an Irish fable in which two cats fought and nearly killed each other. This team does not give up, so we need to fight like Kilkenny cats if we're going to beat them. By the time I called the police, those two were fighting like Kilkenny cats.See also: cat, fight, likefight a losing battleTo try persistently and with great effort to do or achieve something that is ultimately doomed to fail. You're fighting a losing battle if you think you can convince Sarah to go to college. It looks like I'm fighting a losing battle trying to get a raise from my boss.See also: battle, fight, losingfight tooth and nailTo fight, battle, or compete with great ferocity, vigor, and intensity. I know my brother has fought tooth and nail to be re-elected, so his victory tonight is certainly well earned. These elite troops have been selected by the royal palace to fight tooth and nail against any possible invaders.See also: and, fight, nail, toothfight a rearguard actionTo try to stop something that likely cannot be prevented. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I know we're probably fighting a rearguard action against the board with this petition, but it's worth a try.See also: action, fightfight like cat and dogTo constantly fight or argue. Those two fight like cat and dog, so please don't put them together on the project.See also: and, cat, dog, fight, likefight tooth and clawTo fight, battle, or compete with great ferocity, vigor, and intensity. I know my brother has fought tooth and claw to be re-elected, so his victory tonight is certainly well earned. These elite troops have been selected by the royal palace to fight tooth and claw against any possible invaders.See also: and, claw, fight, toothfight like hellTo use all of one's power or effort to fight against something. I'm planning to fight like hell against this illness, so I'm researching both Western and Eastern methods of treatment.See also: fight, hell, likefight fire with fireTo retaliate with the same methods that one has had to endure. Come on, it's time to fight fire with fire and start a nasty rumor about Tiffany, like she did to you.See also: fight, firefight offTo push back or defend against someone or something that is advancing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fight" and "off." What is the best way to fight off an attacker? If you feel like you're getting a cold, these vitamin C tablets should help you to fight it off.See also: fight, offfight shy of (someone or something)To try to avoid confronting or encountering someone or something. I'm naturally a peacemaker, so I always fight shy of tension.See also: fight, of, shyfight like a lionTo fight with great passion and intensity. I would fight like a lion against anyone who threatens my home or family.See also: fight, like, lionfight outTo argue or fight until a resolution is reached or a victor found. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fight" and "out." My sister and I fought it out until we came up with a workable schedule for each of us to use the car.See also: fight, outfight the good fightTo act in a way that is virtuous or honorable. They've been fighting the good fight for positive change in the company's sexist culture.See also: fight, goodfight to the death1. verb Literally, to take part in a fight that will only end when one of the combatants is dead. It's a good thing the cops got here when they did—those two fools would have fought to the death.2. verb By extension, to intensely pursue some outcome with a staunch commitment to refuse to accept defeat, compromise, or any form of resignation. They will fight to the death for positive change in the company's sexist culture.3. noun Literally, a fight that will only end when one of the combatants is dead. Some prisoners were punished by being forced to have a fight to the death.4. noun By extension, the intense pursuit of some outcome with a staunch commitment to refuse to accept defeat, compromise, or any form of resignation. They view it as a fight to the death for positive change in the company's sexist culture.See also: death, fightfight to death1. noun A bitter, hard-fought conflict that ends in the death of one of the participants. The battle between this lion and water buffalo truly is a fight to the death—the victory of one ensures the demise of the other. The underground competition features experienced fighters from all over the world engaging in fights to the death.2. noun An extremely difficult or serious challenge. Used hyperbolically. It was a fight to the death getting that old lawnmower working again, but by God I did it! We knew it would be a fight to the death negotiating the contract with their firm.3. verb To engage in a bitter, hard-fought conflict that ends in the death of one of the participants. I know it's morbid, but one of the things I like best about nature documentaries is watching predators and their prey fighting to the death. The crime boss forced the two underlings to fight to the death, with the winner being spared any further punishment.See also: death, fightfight against (someone or something)To struggle or contend with someone or something. I fought against the bindings, but it was no use—I was trapped. Wow, I can't believe you fought against the biggest guy on their team!See also: fightfight against timeTo act quickly to accomplish something in a short amount of time. Jen's going to have to fight against time if she wants to get her story in tomorrow's newspaper—it's almost time to send it to the publisher!See also: fight, timefight backTo act in one's self-defense, either verbally or physically. If that bully confronts you again, you need to fight back. They were tearing my story to shreds—I had to fight back!See also: back, fightfight down1. To be victorious over someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fight" and "down." A bunch of teams threatened to unseat us from the top of the division, but we managed to fight them down. Marcy has been fighting down depression her whole life.2. To successfully resist showing an emotion. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fight" and "down." Oh, I was furious, but I somehow managed to fight down my anger. I wanted to cry but fought my tears down—that is, until I got to my car.See also: down, fightfight for (someone or something)1. To fight in honor of someone or something. Many of the men who left to fight for their country did not live to return to it.2. To struggle to gain or secure someone or something. If you're in love with Vanessa, then you need to fight for your girl. Many civil rights pioneers fought for the end of segregation.See also: fightfight onTo persist in fighting. The two players fought on until a referee was finally able to get in between them and break it up.See also: fight, onfight (something) throughTo force the passage or acceptance of something, especially legislation, by an authoritative body such haste and pressure that the normal careful considerations of its implications are avoided. Riding a strong wave of pro-nationalist sentiment, the senator was able to fight a bill through congress that would criminalize public criticism of the government. After the scandal, the board of directors of the giant corporation fought a policy change through that would curtail the rights of employees around the country.See also: fight, throughfight with (someone or something)1. To use something as a weapon while fighting someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "fight" and "with." Those guys fight dirty—they'll fight with bike chains, knives, anything they can get their hands on. I can't believe he fought you with his bare hands and gave you such a nasty black eye.2. To fight with someone or an animal for possession of someone or something. Look, my two friends are fighting over you, so if you don't like either of them, say something now and spare us the drama. I think some dogs are out there fighting with each other over scraps.See also: fightfight against timeFig. to hurry to meet a deadline or to do something quickly. The ambulance sped through the city to reach the accident, fighting against time. All the students fought against time to complete the test.See also: fight, timefight back (at someone or something)to defend oneself against someone or something; to retaliate against someone or something. You are going to have to fight back at them. You can't expect us to defend you. It's hard for me to fight back against three of them by myself.See also: back, fightFight fire with fire.Prov. Use against your opponent the same methods he or she is using against you. After her opponent had spent several weeks slandering her, the candidate decided to fight fire with fire. When evangelists would come to our house and try to convert us, Mother would fight fire with fire and try to convert them to her religion.See also: fight, firefight onto continue to fight. The boys fought on until one of them was down. They fought on until they were exhausted.See also: fight, onfight someone or something downto fight against and defeat someone or something. We fought the opposition down and got our bill through the committee. We had to fight down Fred, who wanted something entirely different.See also: down, fightfight someone or something offto repel an attack from someone or something. We fought the enemy attack off, but they returned almost immediately. She fought off the mosquitoes all evening. Jed fought the attacker off.See also: fight, offfight something down 1. to struggle to hold something back; to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by something. She fought her anger down and managed to stay calm. She fought down the urge. 2. to struggle to swallow something; to fight to get something down one's throat. It tasted terrible, but I managed to fight it down. She fought down the nasty-tasting medicine.See also: down, fightfight something outto settle something by fighting. Do we have to fight this out? Can't we use reason? I prefer to fight out this matter once and for all.See also: fight, outfight the good fightto fight a noble and well-intentioned battle. He fought the good fight and left the meeting with a clear conscience.See also: fight, goodfight to the deathto engage in a battle that isn't finished until one opponent is dead. The two men looked as though they were going to fight to the death. These evil-tempered dogs will fight to the death.See also: death, fightfight fire with fireCombat an evil or negative circumstances by reacting in kind. For example, When the opposition began a smear campaign, we decided to fight fire with fire. Although ancient writers from Plato to Erasmus cautioned that one should not add fire to fire, this warning is not incorporated in the idiom, which was first recorded in Shakespeare's Coriolanus. See also: fight, firefight offDefend against, drive back, as in I've been fighting off a cold all week. This figurative use of the term, originally meaning "to repel an enemy" dates from the early 1800s. See also: fight, offfight tooth and nailEngage in vigorous combat or make a strenuous effort, using all one's resources. For example, I'm going to fight tooth and nail for that promotion. This expression, with its allusion to biting and scratching, was first recorded in 1576. See also: and, fight, nail, toothfight like cat and dog If two people fight like cat and dog, they frequently have violent arguments or fights with each other. My brother and I were very close in age and we used to fight like cat and dog. They had fought like cat and dog ever since he could remember, and he wondered how they'd managed to stay together.See also: and, cat, dog, fight, likefight to the death COMMON If someone fights to the death to achieve something or keep something, they try extremely hard to achieve it or keep it. I have been teaching home economics for 18 years and I will fight to the death to keep my place in the curriculum. What drove them was a corporate culture that made them fight to the death for their firms. Note: You can also talk about a fight to the death. Jimmy White now faces a fight to the death to reach the quarter-finals of the Embassy World Snooker Championship.See also: death, fightfight fire with fire If you fight fire with fire, you attack or criticize someone with force after they attack or criticize you with force. The military were not afraid of fighting fire with fire. Note: Other verbs such as meet or match are sometimes used instead of fight. Sometimes you just have to meet fire with fire.See also: fight, firefight like Kilkenny cats BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONEDIf people fight like Kilkenny cats, they fight or disagree very violently. For six years Mr Wilder and Mr Robb have been fighting like Kilkenny cats. Note: This expression comes from the story of two cats in the Irish town of Kilkenny, which are said to have fought each other until only their tails were left. See also: cat, fight, likefight like a lion If someone fights like a lion, they fight very fiercely and bravely. She would have fought like a lion to protect her son. Note: Verbs such as battle and defend are sometimes used instead of fight. To win, Scotland must score goals. To draw, they must defend like lions.See also: fight, like, lionfight a rearguard action COMMON If you fight a rearguard action, you try hard to stop something happening when there is little possibility that you will succeed. Groups, both on the left and the right, are still fighting a rearguard action against the plan. Note: Other verbs are sometimes used instead of fight, such as mount and stage. The opposition party have mounted a desperate, rearguard action against economic reforms. Note: You can also just talk about a rearguard action. However, the rearguard action may prove too late. Note: The rearguard of a retreating army is a unit which separates from the rest and acts as a defence while the rest of the army is getting away. See also: action, fightfight tooth and nail If you fight tooth and nail for something, you fight as hard as you can to get it or achieve it. The independent regions are fighting tooth and nail to keep their special status. Note: You can also say that you fight tooth and claw to achieve something. Environmental groups are fighting tooth and claw to protect these forests. Note: Other verbs such as battle or resist can be used instead of fight. There are 12 League games left. We must battle tooth and nail for every one of them. Note: If you fight something tooth and nail or tooth and claw, you fight as hard as you can to stop it. Opponents of the law vowed to fight it tooth and nail. As a member of the council I fought the proposal tooth and claw.See also: and, fight, nail, toothfight like cat and dog (of two people) be continually arguing with one another. 1995 Edward Toman Dancing in Limbo Her desertion of him hadn't come as a total surprise…for the pair of them had been fighting like cat and dog for the best part of a year. See also: and, cat, dog, fight, likefight fire with fire use the weapons or tactics of your enemy or opponent, even if you find them distasteful. 1998 New Scientist Many opponents of biotechnology might say that they are simply fighting fire with fire. After all, the biotechnology industry is not averse to misquoting people when it suits them. See also: fight, firefight the good fight do your best always to live up to the tenets of your religion, especially Christianity. The expression originated in the Bible: ‘Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life’ (1 Timothy 6:12).See also: fight, goodfight tooth and nail fight very fiercely.See also: and, fight, nail, toothfight ˌfire with ˈfire use similar methods in a fight or an argument to those your opponent is using: The only way we can win this match is to fight fire with fire.See also: fight, firefight like cat and ˈdog (informal) argue fiercely very often: They fight like cat and dog, but they are really very fond of each other.See also: and, cat, dog, fight, likefight a ˌlosing ˈbattle try without success to achieve or prevent something: I’m fighting a losing battle with my weight. I can’t lose any. ♢ The police are fighting a losing battle against car theft.See also: battle, fight, losingfight ˌtooth and ˈnail (for somebody/something/to do something) fight in a very determined way for what you want: We fought the government tooth and nail to prevent the new road being built. ♢ She’s prepared to fight tooth and nail to get the job.See also: and, fight, nail, toothfight offv. To defend against or drive back someone or something, such as a hostile force or an infection: The enemy is advancing, but the troops will fight them off. The doctor told me to rest so I can fight off this cold.See also: fight, offfight outv. To engage in some dispute or fight for the purpose of resolving an issue or determining a winner: We fought out our disputes during dinner. The last two contestants will fight their final match out on Saturday night.See also: fight, out fight fire with fire To combat one evil or one set of negative circumstances by reacting in kind.See also: fight, firefight fire with fireCounter an evil or adversity with equal force. The Greek philosopher Plato counseled just the opposite—don’t add fire to fire— and was quoted by numerous subsequent writers, from Plutarch to Erasmus. Nevertheless, the idea that fire is put out by fire prevailed. “The only way I know how to fight fire is with fire,” wrote Stewart Sterling (Down among the Dead Men, 1943).See also: fight, fireEncyclopediaSeeFightMedicalSeefight |