English Explanatory Dictionary

go to the mat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To continue to struggle or fight until either victorious or defeated.

Pronunciation

en-au-go to the mat.ogg

Word forms

go to the mat goes to the mat going to the mat went to the mat gone to the mat go to the mats

Etymology

A reference to wrestling.

Related words

go to the mattresses go to the wall
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