Put up a fight
Word Type: Collocation
Definition
To resist or struggle against something, often with determination or effort.
Example
- “The boxer was exhausted but still managed to put up a fight in the final round.”
- “They tried to evict her, but she put up a fight and refused to leave.”
- “Even though they were outnumbered, the soldiers put up a fight to defend their position.”
- “The company put up a fight against the lawsuit, claiming they did nothing wrong.”
- “He didn’t agree with the decision, but he didn’t put up a fight and accepted it quietly.”