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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

fight your heart disease

This medicine will fight your heart disease.

Britain fought against Germany in the last war.

Based on the above two sentences, could you tell me when I should use "fight" and when "fight against?" Thanks.
  

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Hi, This medicine will fight your heart disease . Britain fought against Germany in the last war. " The use of these terms is somewhat idiomatic.

— Clive

  • Hi, This medicine will fight your heart disease .
  • Britain fought against Germany in the last war.
  • " The use of these terms is somewhat idiomatic.
  • Generally speaking, 'against' just adds emphasis.
  • It also suggests that there are two clear 'sides'.
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Hi,

This medicine will fight your heart disease.

Britain fought against Germany in the last war.

Based on the above two sentences, could you tell me when I should use "fight" and when "fight against?"

The use of these terms is somewhat idiomatic. Generally speak
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Thanks, Clive, for the crystal clear answer.
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