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Perfect Stranger Posted 11 years ago
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Fight sth back? Win sth back?

Dear Users,

Here's a situation. One person gives 1000 USD to another person for safekeeping. After some time he wants he money back, but the other person refuses to return it. Then after a long time of arguing and disputing the man finally returns the money. In this situation, should the first guy say:

A) I've won the money back.
B) I've fought the money back.

Of course I've managed to get the money back is always a good choice, but I'm looking for a verb that stresses the fighting aspect of the process (not a physical fight)

Thanks
  

Top answer

B) I've fought the money back. Neither is native. Perfect Stranger I've managed to get the money back is always a good choice, Yes.

— Mister Micawber

  • B) I've fought the money back.
  • Neither is native.
  • Perfect Stranger I've managed to get the money back is always a good choice, Yes.
  • Perfect Stranger I'm looking for a verb that stresses the fighting aspect of the process (not a physical fight) 'Managed' does it.
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Perfect StrangerIn this situation, should the first guy say:A) I've won the money back.B) I've fought the money back.
Neither is native.
Perfect Stranger I've managed to get the money back is always a good choice,
Yes.
Perfect Stranger I'm looking for a verb that stresses the fighting aspect of the pr
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