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词汇 knock-down drag-out fight
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a knock-down, drag-out fight

A fight, argument, or conflict that is lengthy, intense, and contentious. The phrase usually refers to non-physical quarrels, or athletic contests, but not actual violence. This meeting is shaping up to be a knock-down, drag-out fight between the two rival executives, who have each been trying to recruit allies. We knew from the beginning that this was going to be a knock-down, drag-out fight, and it hasn't disappointed, with both sides relentlessly trying to gain an advantage.

a knock-down, drag-out fight

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A knock-down, drag-out fight is a very serious, emotional and often violent fight or argument. This year, nobody wanted another knock-down, drag-out fight over the state budget. You shouldn't engage in knock-down drag-out fights in front of your children. Note: This expression refers to a type of boxing match in which a fighter who had been knocked down was dragged out of the ring and replaced by another contestant.
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