barroom brawl
A 'barroom brawl' is a chaotic and often violent altercation typically occurring in bars, often fueled by alcohol and involving multiple participants.
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Definition
B2Social
(informal)A physical fight that takes place in a bar or tavern, usually involving multiple people and fueled by alcohol.
Example
- The barroom brawl started after a heated argument between two patrons.
- The police were called to break up the barroom brawl that had erupted late at night.
C1General
(figurative)A chaotic and intense conflict or argument, not necessarily occurring in a bar.
Example
- The meeting turned into a barroom brawl with everyone shouting over each other.
- The political debate was a barroom brawl of clashing opinions.
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