English Idioms from A-Z

Throw The Fight

The idiom "throw the fight" means to intentionally lose a fight, competition, or game. This is usually done for financial gain or as a favor to someone else.

For example, in boxing, a fighter may be paid to "throw the fight" by intentionally losing to their opponent. This is often done as part of a gambling scheme or to manipulate the outcome of a match.

In other contexts, "throwing the fight" can refer to intentionally losing a competition or game for personal gain or to help someone else win. For instance, a basketball player may intentionally miss shots or make mistakes to help the opposing team win.

Overall, "throwing the fight" is a negative and dishonest behavior that goes against the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. It is important to always strive to do your best and compete fairly, even if you don't always win.


The usage of the idiom 'Throw The Fight' in a sentence

• The politician was accused of throwing the fight because he didn't put up a strong argument during the debate.

• The spy was ordered to throw the fight by giving away the secret information to the enemy in order to gain their trust.

• The CEO of the company was accused of throwing the fight with the competitor by offering a lower bid to secure the contract.

• The boxer was accused of throwing the fight because he didn't throw any punches in the final round.

• The coach was angry with his team because he suspected that they threw the fight to get an easier opponent in the next round.

• I don't want to throw the fight with my friend, I will try to resolve the conflict peacefully.

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