battle cry »
By extension, a strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.
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battle cry »
Something the troops yell out when going to war or battle.
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blow someone out of the water »
To trounce; to defeat someone thoroughly, at a game or in battle.
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bought the farm »
Simple past tense and past participle of buy the farm: died; often refers to death in battle.
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buy the farm »
To die; often, to die in battle.
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fight a losing battle »
To continue to wage war when it is clear that one is not going to win.
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fight a losing battle »
To try to do something so difficult that it will probably end in failure.
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Loose cannon »
A cannon that breaks loose during battle or a storm and causes serious damage to the ship and its crew.
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pitched battle »
A hostile engagement involving sustained, full-scale fighting between opposing forces in close combat.
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pitched battle »
An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.
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stand one's ground »
To attempt to hold a position in battle.
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uphill battle »
A challenge with the odds of success stacked strongly against.
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uphill battle »
difficult struggle
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