do battle

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to fight or argue with sb

   We have been ready to do battle for ages

   You ve been fighting your whole life Let other men do battle this time 1994

In the movies · 3

• The boat is ready to do battle with the likes of Italy, Great Britain and Germany,The Boys in the Boat2023
• You ve been fighting your whole life Let other men do battle this time 1994Troy2004
• We have been ready to do battle for agesThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 22012
• They give it to the young boys before they do battle.Lord of War2005
• I can do one battle, guys.Step Up 3D2010
• So, I'll be doing the rap battle at the 23 club tomorrow night.Scary Movie 32003
• We should totally do, like, a battle scene!Sing 22021
• - We're going to do battle. - Is this a normal part of the show?The Cable Guy1996

From the same entry

• the battle lines are drawn
• half the battle
• fight a losing battle
• fight your own battles
• join battle