Meaning of 'Go to the mat'
What does the saying 'Go to the mat' mean?
Idiom: Go to the mat
Meaning:
If people go to the mat, they continue to struggle or fight to the end, until they have either won or have finally been defeated.
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Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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