A fight to the finish

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A conflict or battle that only ends when one side is completely defeated.

The election campaign turned out to be a fight to the finish.
Visual representation of "a fight to the finish" - A conflict or battle that only ends when one side is completely defeated.

Often appears as...

  • be in a fight to the finish
  • a fight to the finish line

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Idiomatic

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Figurative Use

It often describes non-physical struggles, like intense competitions or arguments.

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The debate was a fight to the finish between the two candidates.
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Express Finality

Emphasizes that an effort or conflict will continue until a clear winner emerges.

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The two rivals were in a fight to the finish for the championship title.
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High Stakes

Suggests there's a lot at stake, with significant consequences for the loser.

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Survival in the industry was a fight to the finish for the small company.
Visual representation of the word "A fight to the finish"

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