fight fire with fire

Meaning

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   to use similar methods in a fight or an argument to those your opponent is using

   Fight fire with fire. It makes sense.

   - That is my feeling also. - Sometimes, one must fight fire with fire.

In the movies · 2

• Fight fire with fire. It makes sense.X-Men: First Class2011
• - That is my feeling also. - Sometimes, one must fight fire with fire.The Mark of Zorro1940
• You don't fight fire with fire. You fight it with water, jackass.The Trial of the Chicago 72020
• Fighting fire with fire's a treacherous business.Tenet2020
• Firefighters fight fires on fire lines, not fire lawns.Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made2021

Learn it in full scenes

• Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made2021
  • Interviewing for the Dead Letter Office
  • The Best Man's Wedding Checklist
  • Oliver's Mother Stays Four Days

From the same entry

• fight your corner
• fight for life
• a fighting chance
• fighting fit
• fighting spirit
• fighting talk
• fight a losing battle
• fight your own battles
• fight shy of doing
• fight to the death
• fight tooth and nail
• live to fight another day