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fight fire with fire

fight fire with fire (fait faïeur ouith faïeur)

Idiom Conflict

Signification

to use the same tactics as one’s opponent

utiliser les mêmes tactiques que son adversaire (utiliser le mem taktiks ke son adverser)

Phrases d'exemple

"When negotiations failed, they decided to fight fire with fire."

"Lorsque les négociations ont échoué, ils ont décidé de combattre le feu par le feu." (lorsk le negotiashon on eshue, ilz on deside de kombatre le feu par le feu)

Expressions Connexes

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to make someone or something more lively or energetic

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to be deeply involved in hard work or challenging situations

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to be completely exhausted or out of patience

cry over spilt milk

to be upset about something that cannot be changed

plan ahead

to prepare for the future

Keep your head above water

Manage to survive or cope with difficulties.