knock-down-and-drag-out (Meaning)

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knock-down-and-drag-out (s)

extremely violent

The two rivals engaged in a knock-down-and-drag-out fight that left them both battered and bruised.
The politician faced a knock-down-and-drag-out primary race, but ultimately emerged victorious.
The team fought hard in the championship game, but ultimately lost in a knock-down-and-drag-out affair.
The company engaged in a knock-down-and-drag-out legal battle with its competitors, which ultimately resulted in a favorable settlement.
The actor and actress gave knock-down-and-drag-out performances in the film, leaving audiences captivated.
The knock-down-and-drag-out storm tore through the town, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The two friends had a knock-down-and-drag-out argument, but ultimately made up and remained close.
The detectives worked tirelessly to solve the case, engaging in a knock-down-and-drag-out investigation.
The activists staged a knock-down-and-drag-out protest, demanding justice for the victims of police brutality.
The play was a knock-down-and-drag-out success, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats until the final curtain.

extremely violent

ferocious, violent, volcanic, furious, vicious,fierce, turbulent, stormy,hot, savage

peaceful, calm, nonviolent, calm, peaceable, nonviolent, peaceable, peaceful, pacific, serene

The two rivals engaged in a knock-down-and-drag-out fight that left them both battered and bruised.

The politician faced a knock-down-and-drag-out primary race, but ultimately emerged victorious.

The team fought hard in the championship game, but ultimately lost in a knock-down-and-drag-out affair.

The company engaged in a knock-down-and-drag-out legal battle with its competitors, which ultimately resulted in a favorable settlement.