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choose one's fighter

idiom
Meaning

To select something as one's preferred choice from a set of related things, people etc.


Origin

disputed origin

From certain fighting games where players may select from a variety of playable characters with unique fighting styles, special moves, and personalities.

Examples
SIMPLE

There are three flavors of ice cream, so choose your fighter.

CONTEXTUAL

With so many different streaming services available these days, you really have to choose your fighter.

COMPLEX

Faced with an overwhelming array of competing political ideologies, the voter must carefully choose their fighter to align with their personal values.

Anchors to
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    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

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    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

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    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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