Phrasal Verbs With 'Fight Off'

Fight off

Meaning:

Fight an attacker and force them back

Example:

The old lady managed to FIGHT the muggers OFF and they didn't get her purse.

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Fight off

Meaning:

Resist an illness or emotion

Example:

I'm FIGHTING OFF a cold.

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