Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fight-for-your-life
idiom
/faɪt fɔːr jʊr laɪf/
Definition
To struggle intensely and persistently for one’s survival or to avoid a serious threat.
Examples
- She had to fight-for-her-life after the accident, overcoming immense odds to recover.
- The wild animal felt it had to fight-for-its-life when cornered by the hunters.
Meaning
The phrase denotes an urgent and desperate effort to survive or overcome a critical challenge, often used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Synonyms
- struggle for survival
- fight against the odds
- battle for existence
- defend oneself
