Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fight-to-the-finish
idiom
/faɪt tə ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ/
Definition
A struggle or contest that continues until the very end, without giving up or backing down.
Examples
- The two boxers were so evenly matched that it turned into a fight-to-the-finish, with both refusing to yield.
- During the election, the candidates engaged in a fight-to-the-finish to win the support of voters.
Meaning
To persist in a conflict or competition until a definitive conclusion is reached, often indicating a high level of determination and commitment.
Synonyms
- last-ditch effort
- all-out effort
- battle royal
- final showdown
