knife fight

A "knife fight" can refer to a literal violent confrontation, a military aerial skirmish, or various cultural references including film, television, and music.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)A violent physical confrontation between two or more individuals using knives.

Example

  • The alleyway was the scene of a brutal knife fight last night.

C1Military

(technical)A close-quarters aerial battle between aircraft, emphasizing speed and reactions over firepower.

Example

  • The pilots engaged in a knife fight, maneuvering tightly to gain the upper hand.

B2Colloquial

(slang, humorous)A playful or humorous way to describe a situation where friends need to settle a decision.

Example

  • Unable to decide who would pay the bill, they jokingly declared a knife fight.

B2Media

(entertainment)Title of a 2012 political thriller film and an American reality/cooking competition television series.

B2Music

(music)Name of a hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Beans and producer Mux Mool.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "knife fight":

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