Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fight-the-urge-to

Phrase

/faɪt ðə ɜrdʒ tə/

Definition

To resist or suppress a strong desire to do something, often despite feeling a compelling sensation or impulse.

Examples

She had to fight the urge to eat another slice of cake, knowing it wasn’t good for her health.
During the meeting, he had to fight the urge to interrupt, as everyone else was speaking.
He fought the urge to scroll through social media while studying for his exams.

Meaning

This phrase indicates the struggle one may experience when trying to control a natural inclination or temptation that may lead to unproductive or undesired actions.