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fight out

B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words

To settle an argument or competition by fighting or competing until there is a result.

Literal meaning: To fight a battle or conflict to its conclusion (out = to the end).

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

To settle a dispute or difference by fighting or competing until a conclusion is reached.

"The two sides refused to negotiate and chose to fight out their differences in court."

Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral

To compete intensely in a match or contest until a winner is determined.

"The two finalists fought out a thrilling draw before going to extra time."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Often used with an object such as 'their differences', 'a dispute', or 'a battle'. Closely related to 'fight it out', but 'fight out' takes a more specific noun object rather than the placeholder 'it'. Common in both literal (physical) and figurative (competitive) contexts.

Commonly used with

differences dispute battle rivalry conflict argument

Forms

Base
fight out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
fights out
he/she/it
Past simple
fought out
yesterday
Past participle
fought out
have + pp
-ing form
fighting out
continuous

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