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

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proelium equestre facereto give battle with a cavalry-division.Rate it:

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proelium facereto give battle.Rate it:

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proelium facere secundumto fight successfully.Rate it:

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proelium intermittereto interrupt the battle.Rate it:

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proelium iustum (opp. tumultuarium)a pitched battle.Rate it:

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

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proelium restituereto renew the battle with success.Rate it:

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pugnam detrectare (Liv. 3. 60)to decline battle.Rate it:

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

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pull backTo score when the team is losing.Rate it:

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

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quarrel outTo dispute by arguing; to hash out or battle out an issue.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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run on emptyLosing enthusiasm or willingness, lacking energy.Rate it:

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running on emptyLosing enthusiasm or willingness, lacking energy.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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se piquer au jeu(lit.) To continue obstinately to play although losing; (fig.) To go on in an enterprise in spite of all obstacles.Rate it:

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sea legsThe ability, when walking aboard ship, to anticipate the motion of the deck so as to walk steadily without losing balance.Rate it:

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SFYLInitialism of sorry for your loss, commonly said in response to someone being scammed or losing money from a risky investment.Rate it:

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sick and tiredannoyed or frustrated with something or someone, to the point of losing one's temper or patience.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 British are comingA warning that enemies are about and a battle is about to begin.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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victoriam adipisci, parereto gain a victory, win a battle.Rate it:

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victoriam ferre, referreto gain a victory, win a battle.Rate it:

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voilà ce que c'est que de se mettre en colèreThat is the consequence of losing one’s temper.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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