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Значение идиомы fight off
[fight off] {v. phr.} 1. To struggle against someone so as to freeoneself; push an attacker back.
Suzy fought off her two attackersin Central Park with a couple of karate chops.
2. To strive toovercome something negative.
After twelve hours at the computerterminal, Jane had to fight off her overwhelming desire to go tosleep.
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