Fight it out
verb
To decide something by fighting or competing seriously until a clear winner is found.
The two political parties will just have to fight it out in the upcoming election.
Often appears as...
- fight it out in the ring
- fight it out in court
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To handle a problem or conflict oneself without asking for help.
My parents always told me to fight it out myself when I had issues at school.
Often appears as...
- fight it out yourself
- i'll fight it out
verb
To decide something by fighting or competing seriously until a clear winner is found.
The two political parties will just have to fight it out in the upcoming election.
Often appears as...
- fight it out in the ring
- fight it out in court
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To handle a problem or conflict oneself without asking for help.
My parents always told me to fight it out myself when I had issues at school.
Often appears as...
- fight it out yourself
- i'll fight it out
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Competition context
Used when parties are in a competitive situation, such as sports, politics, or business.
The two teams are going to fight it out on the basketball court tonight.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical use
Often used figuratively to mean a non-physical contest or disagreement.
The lawyers will fight it out in the courtroom to win the case.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity implied
Implies a serious, intense effort to win or resolve a situation.
The sales representatives are going to fight it out for the top spot this quarter.
Pro Tip 1/3Competition context
Used when parties are in a competitive situation, such as sports, politics, or business.
The two teams are going to fight it out on the basketball court tonight.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical use
Often used figuratively to mean a non-physical contest or disagreement.
The lawyers will fight it out in the courtroom to win the case.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity implied
Implies a serious, intense effort to win or resolve a situation.
The sales representatives are going to fight it out for the top spot this quarter.
Pro Tip 1/3Competition context
Used when parties are in a competitive situation, such as sports, politics, or business.
The two teams are going to fight it out on the basketball court tonight.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical use
Often used figuratively to mean a non-physical contest or disagreement.
The lawyers will fight it out in the courtroom to win the case.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity implied
Implies a serious, intense effort to win or resolve a situation.
The sales representatives are going to fight it out for the top spot this quarter.
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