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.
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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