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duke it out |
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duke it out Sl. to have a fistfight. John told George to meet him in the alley so they could duke it out. duke it out to compete against someone or something The airlines are duking it out, offering better service and cheaper fares as a way of attracting passengers. Related vocabulary: fight it out Usage notes: often used in newspaper writing to describe competition between political candidates: Candidates are still duking it out in state primaries, with no one the clear winner yet. Etymology: based on the slang meaning of duke (to hit or fight someone with your hands) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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