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Phrasal Verb: Fight off

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Fight off - Fight an attacker and force them back
Example:
The old lady managed to FIGHT the muggers OFF and they didn't get her purse.
Notes:
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- International English
Fight off - Resist an illness or emotion
Example:
I'm FIGHTING OFF a cold.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'FIGHT'

- Fight back
- Fight it out
- Fight off

 
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