fight for one's life
The idiom "fight for one's life" is often used to describe situations where a person must make significant efforts to survive life-threatening conditions.
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Definition
B2Health and Safety
(idiomatic)To struggle intensely to survive a life-threatening situation, such as severe illness or injury.
Example
- After the accident, he had to fight for his life in the hospital.
B2General
(idiomatic)To make a determined effort to overcome a highly unfavorable or dangerous situation.
Example
- The company is fighting for its life amid fierce competition.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fight for one's life":
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