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nous avons brûlé nos vaisseauxThere is no going back now; We mean to fight to the last.Rate it:

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omissis pilis gladiis rem gerereto throw down the javelins (pila) and fight with the sword.Rate it:

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os brancos que se entendamSaid by someone who wishes to stay away from a fight or discussion between other people.Rate it:

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Pen is Mightier than the SwordWords have more power than war, to influence with ones words not with fightRate it:

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piece of oneA chance to fight with someone.Rate it:

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pitAn enclosed area into which gamecocks, dogs, and other animals are brought to fight, or where dogs are trained to kill rats.Rate it:

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pro aris et focis pugnare, certare, dimicareto fight for hearth and home.Rate it:

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proeliis secundis utito fight successfully.Rate it:

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proelio vinci, superari, inferiorem, victum discedereto be defeated in fight, lose the battle.Rate it:

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proelio, armis decertare (B. G. 1. 50)to fight a decisive battle.Rate it:

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proelium deserereto give up the fight.Rate it:

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proelium dirimere (B. C. 1. 40)to break off the fight.Rate it:

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proelium facere secundumto fight successfully.Rate it:

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proelium renovare, redintegrareto begin the fight again.Rate it:

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pugnam navalem facereto fight a battle at sea.Rate it:

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punch upto fightRate it:

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put up one's dukesPrepare to fight; literally, to raise your fists.Rate it:

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rari dispersique pugnare (B. C. 1. 44)to fight in skirmishing order.Rate it:

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rem (bene, male) gerere (vid. sect. XII. 2, note rem gerere...)to win, lose a fight (of the commander).Rate it:

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res ad triarios redit (Liv. 8. 8)the triarii must now fight (proverbially = we are reduced to extremities).Rate it:

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se mettre en pourpointTo be ready to fight; To roll up one’s sleeves.Rate it:

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shrink awayto draw back in fear; cringe, back down, shy awayRate it:

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shrinking violetA very shy person, who avoids contact with others if avoidable.Rate it:

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slug it outTo have an intense argument or fight until one side prevails.Rate it:

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step toTo challenge, confront or fight.Rate it:

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sucker punchA disabling punch targeting a place which is not normally acceptable in a "fair fight", such as on the back of the head.Rate it:

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the feathers flyAn argument or fight is instigated.Rate it:

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tooth and nailTaking everything bodily you possibly could offer/ use to get the job or task done, usually referring to an tough battle ahead. Battle usually a physical fight, or harsh obstacles were to be meet with this plight, but you or many were going to give it your all.Rate it:

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turf warA fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.Rate it:

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up in armsAngry; preparing for a fight.Rate it:

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whale onTo strike an opponent heavily and repeatedly in a fight.Rate it:

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whoop assTo defeat in a fight.Rate it:

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whoop-assTo defeat in a fight.Rate it:

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whoop-assA fight.Rate it:

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whoop-assStrength or will to fight or compete.Rate it:

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wouldn't say boo to a gooseDescribing a quiet, exceptionally shy person.Rate it:

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