Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-knock-down-drag-out-fight
idiom
/ə ˈnɒk daʊn dræɡ aʊt faɪt/
Definition
An intense and heated argument or physical fight where both parties are fully engaged.
Examples
- After the heated debate turned personal, it became a knock-down-drag-out fight.
- The two neighbors had a knock-down-drag-out fight over the property line.
- Once the teams started arguing, it devolved into a knock-down-drag-out fight on the field.
Meaning
The phrase refers to a fight that is characterized by a lot of effort and aggression from both sides, often leading to significant conflict or chaos.
Synonyms
- all-out brawl
- fierce conflict
- bitter quarrel
- violent struggle
