Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-fight-to-the-death

noun

/ə faɪt tu ði dɛθ/

Definition

A contest or struggle where the participants fight until one of them is killed or very seriously injured.

Examples

The duel between the two warriors was a fight to the death, with neither willing to back down.
In the fictional tale, the hero faced a fight to the death against the monstrous creature.

Meaning

This phrase describes a situation where individuals are forced to fight without any mercy, often implying extreme peril or life-threatening circumstances.