Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knock-down-drag-out
idiom
/ˌnɒkˈdaʊn ˈdræɡ ˌaʊt/

Definition
A fierce and intense fight or argument.

Examples
- After a long knock-down-drag-out debate, the committee finally reached a decision.
- The two boxers had a knock-down-drag-out fight that left the audience on the edge of their seats.
- Our discussion about the project turned into a knock-down-drag-out argument over the details.

Meaning
The term refers to a confrontation that is characterized by extreme violence, determination, or stubbornness, often used to describe heated disagreements or physical fights.

Synonyms
- fierce fight
- brawl
- intense argument
- all-out battle