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fight it out

Idioms  
  1. Settle a dispute by fighting, either physically or verbally. For example, The two sides couldn't agree on a budget but were determined to fight it out to the end. [Mid-1500s]


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You have to be able to say, “Okay, we disagree and let’s fight it out and make the debates. And over time, one of us will prove to be right about this or that debate.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

The Eagles look to have the most comfortable division lead, while the Bills and Patriots will fight it out for the title with the Jets and Dolphins already waving the white flag.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025

We talked about it and worked through it, and because I know them well, we were able to kind of fight it out and get there.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2025

He will fight it out till the end, of course, but this is one I think he should lose decisively.

From Slate ● Dec. 29, 2024

That bothered Mom, but they didn’t fight it out like couples do on TV.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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