battle it out
Compete until resolved
To battle it out is to fight or compete until one side wins decisively.
The phrase implies a prolonged struggle rather than quick resolution: The two candidates will battle it out in the primary.
It applies equally to physical fights, arguments, legal disputes, or any contest where opponents engage until there's a clear outcome.
Ongoing contest between opponents
- contestOrganized competitive event
- competeStrive for superiority
- opponentsThose who compete against
- adversariesThose who oppose you
face-off · showdown · duel · challenge · contention · tournament · matchup · playoffs
Violent disagreement or collision
- fightPhysical or verbal conflict
- skirmishBrief, limited combat
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- hostilitiesActive armed fighting
engage · collision · encounter · standoff · warfare · struggle · offensive · campaign
Firmness of purpose
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
fortitude · willpower · persistence · stamina · endurance · steadfastness · dedication · commitment
Engage in physical combat
- grappleSeize and fight closely
- tussleBrief physical struggle
- scuffleBrief disorderly struggle
- brawlDisorderly group fight
spar · melee · fray · jostle · scramble · punch · kick · block
Reasoned case or dispute
- debateFormal argument on issues
- disagreementAbsence of shared opinion
- quarrelAngry verbal dispute
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
feud · friction · animosity · grudge · tension · negotiation · arbitration · mediation
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
adversaries · face-off · showdown · duel · challenge · contention · tournament · matchup · playoffs · finals
clash
Violent disagreement or collision
- fightPhysical or verbal conflict
- skirmishBrief, limited combat
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
hostilities · engage · collision · encounter · standoff · warfare · struggle · offensive · campaign · siege
determination
Firmness of purpose
resilience · fortitude · willpower · persistence · stamina · endurance · steadfastness · dedication · commitment · staying power
wrestle
Engage in physical combat
brawl · spar · melee · fray · jostle · scramble · punch · kick · block · dodge
argument
Reasoned case or dispute
- debateFormal argument on issues
- disagreementAbsence of shared opinion
- quarrelAngry verbal dispute
altercation · feud · friction · animosity · grudge · tension · negotiation · arbitration · mediation · settlement
battle it outsurrender
Cease resistance, yield
give up · capitulate · yield · back down · walk away
battle it outsurrender
Cease resistance, yield
capitulate · give in · make peace · yield · concede
battle it outaccept defeat
Acknowledge loss gracefully
submit · cave in · wave the white flag · acquiesce · roll over
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