could fight a circle-saw (and it a runnin')

could fight a circle-saw (and it a runnin')

Is very interested in fighting someone or something. With his hot temper, he always seems as if he could fight a circle-saw. That guy could fight a circle-saw and it a runnin'—do not keep flirting with his girlfriend! Hey, if you could fight a circle-saw today, go fight with the Finance department and get us a bigger budget for the Wellness Fair. Channel your anger into something positive!

See also: could, fight

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could fight a circle-saw (and it a-runnin')

Rur. eager to fight. He was so mad he could fight a circle-saw and it a-runnin'. She's a good watchdog. She could fight a circle-saw.

See also: could, fight

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