Meaning of the word "fight fire with fire" in English
What does "fight fire with fire" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fight fire with fire
US /faɪt ˈfaɪər wɪð ˈfaɪər/
UK /faɪt ˈfaɪər wɪð ˈfaɪər/
Idiom
1.
to use the same methods as your opponent, even if they are unpleasant, in order to achieve a victory
Example:
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When they started spreading rumors, we decided to fight fire with fire and expose their lies.
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Some argue that to deal with cyberattacks, you sometimes have to fight fire with fire.
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