put up a fight
US /pʊt ʌp ə faɪt/
UK /pʊt ʌp ə faɪt/
1.
resistir, lutar, defender-se
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.
O pequeno exército decidiu resistir às forças invasoras.
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Even though they were outnumbered, they still put up a good fight.
Mesmo estando em menor número, eles ainda lutaram bem.
2.
lutar, fazer um esforço
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.
Ela teve que lutar para ter suas ideias aprovadas pelo comitê.
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It's going to be tough, but we're ready to put up a fight for what we believe in.
Vai ser difícil, mas estamos prontos para lutar pelo que acreditamos.