throw hands
Exchange punches physically
To throw hands is to fight with fists, or to be ready to do so.
The phrase emphasizes sudden physical confrontation rather than planned combat: They started arguing and next thing you know they're throwing hands.
Sometimes used humorously for minor conflicts or competitive situations: I will throw hands over the last slice of pizza.
Strike with fist
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- brawlDisorderly group fight
- scuffleBrief disorderly struggle
- tussleBrief physical struggle
melee · fisticuffs · scrap · rumble · altercation · skirmish · clash · grapple
Resolve a debt
punch
Strike with fist
tussle · melee · fisticuffs · scrap · rumble · altercation · skirmish · clash · grapple · wrestle
square up
Resolve a debt
beef · on sight · pull up · step to · linked · get busy · wassup
jab
Quick, straight blow
sparring · combinations · footwork · gloves · ring · rounds · southpaw · orthodox · knockout · cornerman
rage
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
violence · intimidation · menace · temper · wrath · animosity · antagonism · ferocity · pugnacity · escalation
throw handswalk away
Depart from something
back down · turn the other cheek · keep the peace · stand down · retreat
throw handsmake peace
Resolve conflict between parties
shake hands · reconcile · bury the hatchet · turn the other cheek · embrace
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