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knock-down-drag-out

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knock-down-drag-out (American)
a knock-down-drag-out fight or argument is very serious and continues for a long time. Look, I don't want to get into a knock-down-drag-out fight with you over this so let's forget it. (always before noun)

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After marathon knock-down-drag-out committee fights, the words lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gender were added.
The overall picture of political life that emerges from ``Bare Knuckles'' is that of a no-holds-barred, knock-down-drag-out fight, not just between opposing candidates in elections, but also among competing Republican strategists, advisers and aides.
I stay away from City Hall because it's knock-down-drag-out.
 
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