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missdaredevil
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 Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:16 am Post subject: a good fight |
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transitive verb engage in something: to engage in or carry on something
put up a fight
What is the meaning of "putting up a good fight"?
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bud
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It refers to making a good debate, not taking no for an answer, playing a sport well, etc.
In any battle to raise taxes, you can expect the republicans to put up a good fight.
At first, the car dealership denied that the damage to Mary's car was covered by the warranty. She put up such a good fight that they eventually backed down.
You can always expect Tiger Woods to put up a good fight when he has a chance to win a tournament. |
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Blossom
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Location: Beijing China
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| Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 3:17 pm Post subject: Good fight |
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| Does Tiger Woods fight the good fight? |
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