Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

knock-down-drag-out

idiom

/ˌnɒkˈdaʊn ˈdræɡ ˌaʊt/

Definition

A fierce and intense fight or argument.

Examples

After a long knock-down-drag-out debate, the committee finally reached a decision.
The two boxers had a knock-down-drag-out fight that left the audience on the edge of their seats.
Our discussion about the project turned into a knock-down-drag-out argument over the details.

Meaning

The term refers to a confrontation that is characterized by extreme violence, determination, or stubbornness, often used to describe heated disagreements or physical fights.