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fight fires

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    bun fight

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

  2. 02

    fight a losing battle

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

  3. 03

    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).

  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

    keep the home fires burning

    To maintain daily routine and provide the necessities of life in a home or community.

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