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bun fight

idiom

A debate or disagreement, usually with several parties involved, often political in nature.


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  1. 01

    fight a losing battle

    To attempt a task or other endeavor in which there is no chance that it will succeed.

  2. 02

    fight fire with fire

    To respond to an attack with a similar or identical counter-attack (e.g. to respond to gunfire with reciprocal gunfire).

  3. 03

    fight fires

    To deal with urgent matters and minor emergencies rather than longer-term work.

  4. 04

    fight for one's life

    To be in danger of dying (as a result of injury, illness etc.).

  5. 05

    fight one's corner

    To vigorously promote or defend one's interests, views, etc.

  6. 06

    fight shy

    To avoid meeting at a close distance or at close quarters; to keep out of reach, to avoid.

  7. 07

    piffy on a rock bun

    A person ignored or sidelined from an activity

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