come to blows
To fight; to initiate physical conflict, especially subsequent to escalating tension or antagonism.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The two neighbors almost came to blows over the fence.”
“The argument grew so heated that the two business partners nearly came to blows in the meeting room.”
“After hours of bitter disagreement regarding the inheritance, the siblings finally came to blows, shattering the long-standing peace within the family home.”
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow a fuse
To lose one's temper; to become enraged.
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blow a hole through
To destroy the integrity or cohesion of.
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blow a kiss
To kiss one's own hand, then blow on it in a direction towards the recipient.
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blow away
To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.
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blow chunks
To vomit chunks of undigested food.
Last updated August 10, 2026