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  1. 13-Dec-2012, 17:00 #1
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    "The two of you need to work together here to make things better for all of you, rather than fire-fighting on your own."
    More: My husband used to treat me like princess, but now he just ignores me - Mirror Online
    According to context, does "fire-fighting" mean "to solve a serious problem?"
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    Default Re: "fire-fighting"

    Yes. Or just dealing with problems constantly.
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