Fight like a lion In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "fight like a lion", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-06-06 09:06

Meaning of Fight like a lion

Synonyms:

fight like a tiger , fight tooth and nails

Fight like a lion simile

The word "fight' can also be replaced by other words such as "defend" or " battle". 

To fight in an fierce and passionate way

They fought like a lion against the invaders.

Navy soldiers are fighting like a lion against acts of violation of the sovereign rights.

Doctors fought like a lion for more than six hours to save his life.

Other phrases about:

go down swinging/fighting
to fight until the very end
It takes two to make a quarrel

When an argument or a fight occurs, both parties involved are responsible for it.

a fight to the finish
A fight, match or contest between two groups or people which may only end with the complete defeat of one side.
to make the feathers/fur fly

To cause an argument or a fight

fight with (someone or an animal) over (someone or something)

To fight with someone or an animal in order to be in your possession of someone or something

Grammar and Usage of Fight like a lion

Verb Forms

  • fighting like a lion
  • fights like a lion
  • fought like a lion

The verb "fight" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Fight like a lion

The origin of this idiom is not clear. Probably, it is formed based on the fierceness of a lion.

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