put up a fight

US /pʊt ʌp ə faɪt/
UK /pʊt ʌp ə faɪt/
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1.

weerstand bieden, zich verdedigen, vechten

to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge

:
The small army decided to put up a fight against the invading forces.
Het kleine leger besloot weerstand te bieden tegen de binnenvallende troepen.
Even though they were outnumbered, they still put up a good fight.
Hoewel ze in de minderheid waren, boden ze toch goed weerstand.
2.

vechten, een inspanning leveren

to make a strong effort to achieve something, especially when facing difficulties

:
She had to put up a fight to get her ideas approved by the committee.
Ze moest vechten om haar ideeën door de commissie goedgekeurd te krijgen.
It's going to be tough, but we're ready to put up a fight for what we believe in.
Het zal zwaar worden, maar we zijn klaar om te vechten voor waar we in geloven.