Meaning of the word "go down swinging" in English

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go down swinging

US /ɡoʊ daʊn ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
UK /ɡəʊ daʊn ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
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Idiom

to continue to fight or make an effort until the very end, even when defeat is certain

Example:
Despite being outnumbered, the team decided to go down swinging.
I'd rather go down swinging than give up without a fight.