duked it out
Battled it out
Duked it out means fought or competed intensely, whether physically or figuratively.
From duke as slang for fist, the phrase suggests trading blows until one side prevails: The two candidates duked it out in a series of debates.
They duked it out in the parking lot after the game.
- battledEngaged in conflict
- contendedCompeted against others
- foughtEngaged in conflict
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- arguingVerbal conflict between parties
trading punches · competing · tussling · brawling · slugging · sparring · threw down · grappling · contesting · punching · quarreling · had it out · clashing · scrapped · debating · dueling · vying · face off
duked it outmediated
Facilitated dispute resolution
came to terms · arbitrated · made peace · reconciled · agreed to disagree
duked it outbacked down
Retreated from a position
walked away · retreated · surrendered · capitulated · gave in
duked it outcooperated
Acted jointly with others
collaborated · worked together · joined forces · teamed up · partnered
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