to the death
The phrase "to the death" is often used to describe extreme determination in conflicts, whether literal or metaphorical.
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Definition
C1Combat
(idiomatic, intense)Continuing a fight or battle until one participant is dead.
Example
- The gladiators fought to the death in the arena.
B2General
(idiomatic, intense)Pursuing an effort with maximum intensity and determination, even at great personal cost.
Example
- They vowed to defend their home to the death.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "to the death":
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