come to blows
The phrase "come to blows" describes a situation where a disagreement escalates into a physical fight.
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Definition
B2Interpersonal Conflict
(informal, idiomatic)To engage in a physical fight due to escalating tension or argument.
Example
- The debate became so heated that they almost came to blows.
- During the argument, they came to blows over a minor disagreement.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come to blows":
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