Slug it out
verb
To fight or argue until one side wins.
The two parties had to slug it out in court until a decision was reached.
Often appears as...
- slug it out in court
- slug it out in a debate
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To compete with someone intensely over a long period of time.
The two teams had to slug it out till the last minute of the game.
Often appears as...
- slug it out in a game
- slug it out for the title
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To fight or argue until one side wins.
The two parties had to slug it out in court until a decision was reached.
Often appears as...
- slug it out in court
- slug it out in a debate
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To compete with someone intensely over a long period of time.
The two teams had to slug it out till the last minute of the game.
Often appears as...
- slug it out in a game
- slug it out for the title
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Conflict
Used metaphorically for non-physical fights, like legal or political confrontations.
The opposing political candidates will slug it out during the debates.
Pro Tip 2/3Extended Resolution
Implies a conflict or competition that isn't resolved quickly and requires endurance.
The divorce was bitter and they slugged it out for years over the assets.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally Violent
Doesn't necessarily mean physical violence; often used for intense arguments or competitions.
The board members slugged it out until they agreed on a new policy.
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