To the death
phrase
Until someone or something is dead or destroyed.
They vowed to fight to the death.
Often appears as...
- fight to the death
- struggle to the death
phrase
Very intensely or furiously.
They were arguing to the death over the issue.
Often appears as...
- argue to the death
- resist to the death
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Until someone or something is dead or destroyed.
They vowed to fight to the death.
Often appears as...
- fight to the death
- struggle to the death
phrase
Very intensely or furiously.
They were arguing to the death over the issue.
Often appears as...
- argue to the death
- resist to the death
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Used when the struggle or fight is actually until death, often in historical or fantasy contexts.
The gladiators would fight to the death in ancient Roman arenas.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Commitment
Emphasizes the seriousness or commitment of the situation.
The soldiers were ready to defend their city to the death.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity
Suggests a scenario of extreme intensity that cannot be easily stopped or changed.
The two nations were locked in a battle to the death.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Used when the struggle or fight is actually until death, often in historical or fantasy contexts.
The gladiators would fight to the death in ancient Roman arenas.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Commitment
Emphasizes the seriousness or commitment of the situation.
The soldiers were ready to defend their city to the death.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity
Suggests a scenario of extreme intensity that cannot be easily stopped or changed.
The two nations were locked in a battle to the death.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Used when the struggle or fight is actually until death, often in historical or fantasy contexts.
The gladiators would fight to the death in ancient Roman arenas.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Commitment
Emphasizes the seriousness or commitment of the situation.
The soldiers were ready to defend their city to the death.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity
Suggests a scenario of extreme intensity that cannot be easily stopped or changed.
The two nations were locked in a battle to the death.
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