put up a fight
US /pʊt ʌp ə faɪt/
UK /pʊt ʌp ə faɪt/
1.
opporre resistenza, difendersi, combattere
to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge
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The small army decided to put up a fight against the invading forces.
Il piccolo esercito decise di opporre resistenza contro le forze d’invasione.
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Even though they were outnumbered, they still put up a good fight.
Anche se erano in inferiorità numerica, hanno comunque opposto una buona resistenza.
2.
lottare, fare uno sforzo
to make a strong effort to achieve something, especially when facing difficulties
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She had to put up a fight to get her ideas approved by the committee.
Ha dovuto lottare per far approvare le sue idee dal comitato.
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It's going to be tough, but we're ready to put up a fight for what we believe in.
Sarà dura, ma siamo pronti a lottare per ciò in cui crediamo.