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(obsolete) To fortify, embattle
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(obsolete) To back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to bet.
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(transitive) To deal with something in a direct way; to set to work upon.
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(obsolete or nonstandard) simple past tense of beat; = beat.
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(transitive, Yeshivish) To nullify.
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(intransitive, by extension) To resist obstinately; oppose or object strongly.
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To struggle against something that does not give way.
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(idiomatic) To discontinue an activity, accepting whatever gains or losses one has incurred; to give up.
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(transitive) To manage to avoid something even though it seemed inevitable.
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Alternative form of pick one's battles [To only involve oneself in disputes that one is likely to win.]
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(intransitive, of two opponents) To confront each other decisively.
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(intransitive) To overlap (with), as in a schedule.
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Alternative form of don't argue [(Australian rules football) An instance of fending off an opponent by holding an arm out straight and pushing in their chest.]
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(by extension) To decide by any means of chance.
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To select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.
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(transitive) To enter into conflict with (an enemy).
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(obsolete, transitive, UK dialectal) To put someone through a trial; test; tempt; entice.
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(rare, except as "fend for oneself") To defend, to take care of (typically construed with for); to block or push away (typically construed with off).
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(idiomatic) To engage in argument.
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To defend against; to repel with force or effort
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(intransitive) to defend oneself by fighting.
v
To resist, particularly an infection or an emotion.
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(chiefly UK, idiomatic) To vigorously promote or defend one's interests, views, etc.
v
(idiomatic) To avoid something.
v
(transitive, obsolete) To defend.
v
(obsolete, intransitive) To resist; to fight back.
n
(archaic) Two parallel rows of attackers who strike at a criminal as punishment.
v
(transitive) to attack or assault
n
(with definite article) A challenge from one to another.
v
To initiate an attack on or an argument with.
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(slang, intransitive) To fight.
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(figuratively) Be aggressive, be assertive, actively pursue a goal or action.
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(chiefly US, idiomatic) To continue to struggle or fight until either victorious or defeated.
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(intransitive) To enter into an armed conflict.
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To restrain someone; to arrest.
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(transitive, idiomatic, archaic) To attack; to engage in combat with.
n
Alternative form of hold-upper [(Philippines) One who carries out a robbery at gunpoint.]
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(of an idea or proposal) To be discussed informally; to be considered.
n
(idiomatic) A pure gamble with highly divergent outcomes.
v
(transitive, obsolete) To attack or take up arms against (someone).
v
(idiomatic) To do things in one's own way regardless of societal norms and conventional expectations.
v
Alternative spelling of nail one's colours to the mast [To clearly show one's support for a side or opinion in a dispute, often indicating an intention to defend that side to the end.]
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(Australia, slang) To leave, especially in a hurry.
v
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
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To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
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To strike to the quick; to retaliate.
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To only involve oneself in disputes that one is likely to win.
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(transitive) To collect a passenger.
n
(uncountable) A time during which passengers, such as school children, are picked up.
v
(idiomatic, sports) to overcome a strong competitor in a sporting event, especially by gaining a small advantage over him at the last decisive moment.
v
(often with 'against') To engage in a test of mental skill.
v
To act, or to manage matters, to someone's advantage or benefit.
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(transitive, intransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
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To offer some form of resistance to an attack.
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(idiomatic) To raise one's clenched fists in front of one's body and stand in a threatening or defiant manner, in preparation for a fistfight.
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Alternative form of wave the white flag [(in military combat) To indicate to an opposing force that one is surrendering.]
v
Alternative form of rally round the flag [To unite in order to support one's country, especially during a crisis or war.]
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(intransitive) In a card game, to break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.
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(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
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To come into conflict with someone or something.
v
(transitive) To cause an individual to be in conflict or opposition with someone or something.
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(US, slang) To run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as when trying to make a payment.
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(transitive or intransitive) To illicitly or dishonestly get (something) through an inspection.
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To place one's bets in such a way as not to lose in any event.
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To defy or challenge someone
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(intransitive) To respond to an attack by attacking one's opponent or opponents.
n
(figuratively) Strife, contention, great effort.
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(Malaysia, Singapore, slang, figuratively) To push a task or responsibility to someone else.
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(idiomatic) To adopt an idea or practice of another person.
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Alternative form of take a leaf out of someone's book [(idiomatic) To adopt an idea or practice of another person.]
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(rare) Alternative form of take a leaf out of someone's book [(idiomatic) To adopt an idea or practice of another person.]
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(idiomatic) To attempt to fight, compete with, or engage with.
v
To escort someone on a date.
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(idiomatic) To make a defense for someone or something, on behalf of another person.
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(idiomatic, followed by on behalf of or for) to make a defence for someone or something; to intercede supportively.
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(idiomatic, archaic) To declare war or go to war.
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Alternative form of throw one's hat in the ring [(idiomatic) To announce one's candidacy in a contest]
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Alternative form of throw one's hat in the ring [(idiomatic) To announce one's candidacy in a contest]
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Alternative form of bet a dollar to a doughnut [(figuratively, mildly humorous) To declare with confidence.]
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Alternative form of bet a dollar to a doughnut [(figuratively, mildly humorous) To declare with confidence.]
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Alternative form of play both sides against the middle [(idiomatic) To manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the manipulator.]
v
Synonym of play the angles
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