go down swinging

US /ɡoʊ daʊn ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
UK /ɡoʊ daʊn ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
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1.

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

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