idiom
Fight Off
FYT AWF
/faɪt ɒf/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fightoff
Dictionary meaning
To resist and overcome a threat, illness, or attack through effort.
Examples
- She managed to fight off a cold just before the big presentation.
- The team fought off three rival bids to win the contract.
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