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Louis Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary
Come out swinging
Hi there,
Has anyone ever seen this expression before. I do think some of you ran across this. Thanks...
Has anyone ever seen this expression before. I do think some of you ran across this. Thanks...
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Hi, I believe this is an expression from the world of boxing. Before the fight began, the referee would discuss the rules with the two boxers and then tell them to 'come out swinging (their fists)' as soon as the match began. So, it means 'to begin something in an aggressive and competitive way'.
- Hi, I believe this is an expression from the world of boxing.
- Before the fight began, the referee would discuss the rules with the two boxers and then tell them to 'come out swinging (their fists)' as soon as the match began.
- So, it means 'to begin something in an aggressive and competitive way'.
- It is not necessarily a physical thing, it could be a businessman beginning a business meeting with very forceful remarks.
- Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
I believe this is an expression from the world of boxing. Before the fight began, the referee would discuss the rules with the two boxers and then tell them to 'come out swinging (their fists)' as soon as the match began.
So, it means 'to begin something in an aggressive and competitive way'. It is not necessarily a physical thing, it could be a businessman beginning a busin
I believe this is an expression from the world of boxing. Before the fight began, the referee would discuss the rules with the two boxers and then tell them to 'come out swinging (their fists)' as soon as the match began.
So, it means 'to begin something in an aggressive and competitive way'. It is not necessarily a physical thing, it could be a businessman beginning a busin
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