Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slug-it-out
idiom
/slʌg ɪt aʊt/
Definition
To engage in a prolonged struggle or conflict, often a physical fight or a competition.
Examples
- After months of rivalry, the two teams decided to slug it out in the final match.
- They had to slug it out to see who would win the championship title.
Meaning
The phrase ‘slug it out’ implies a scenario where two parties confront each other directly, typically in a tough or aggressive manner, to determine a winner.
Synonyms
- fight
- battle
- struggle
- compete
