Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fight-to-the-death

idiomatic expression

/faɪt tə ðə dɛθ/

Definition

A battle or confrontation in which the participants are determined to fight until one person is killed or incapacitated.

Examples

The two warriors entered a fight-to-the-death in the arena, each fighting for their honor.
The film depicted a fight-to-the-death scenario between rivals in a dystopian future.

Meaning

This term refers to a violent conflict where surrender is not an option, and the combatants are willing to go to any extreme, often resulting in serious injury or death.