Fought like hell In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "fought like hell", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2019-10-01 12:10

Meaning of Fought like hell (redirected from fight like hell )

Synonyms:

clash against (someone or something) , contend against (someone or something)

Fight like hell phrase

To make as much effort as possible to battle against someone or something.

 

 

Three armed groups were fighting like hell against each other for power.

We fought like hell against the opposite side for over a week.

When two of them were fighting like hell, no one dared to try dissuading them.

Other phrases about:

go down swinging/fighting
to fight until the very end
It takes two to make a quarrel

When an argument or a fight occurs, both parties involved are responsible for it.

a fight to the finish
A fight, match or contest between two groups or people which may only end with the complete defeat of one side.
fight like a lion

To fight in a fierce and brave way

to make the feathers/fur fly

To cause an argument or a fight

Grammar and Usage of Fight like hell

Verb Forms

  • fighting like hell
  • fought like hell

The verb "fight" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Fight like hell

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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