come to blows

Speech parts

1. come to blows - Verb

2. come to blows - Phrase

Meaning

(idiomatic) To fight; to initiate physical conflict, especially subsequent to escalating tension or antagonism.

(impersonal) To degrade into a fight or physical conflict (in reference to an argument or to a situation of tension or antagonism).
They exchanged insults, without it coming to blows.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

duel come to grips duke it out

Antonyms

make-up

Examples

After father and son come to blows, Claire tries the experiment with her recordings to phenomenal success. Source: Internet

A blindfolded paddle board race forces the couples to navigate the treacherous waters of communication; Kailyn and Javi come to blows; Javi is pushed to his breaking point and jumps ship. Source: Internet

On May 5, the soldiers of its People's Liberation Army (PLA) had come to blows with the troops of the Indian Army in eastern Ladakh as well in the upper reaches of north Sikkim. Source: Internet

Last week's Raw saw Keith Lee and Sheamus come to blows in the main event despite numerous attempts from McIntyre to keep the peace. Source: Internet

In " The Anniversary " Terry and Manuel come to blows since he doesn't like anyone else cooking in his kitchen, and he proceeds to sabotage the paella Manuel is making for Sybil, leading to fisticuffs at the end of the episode. Source: Internet

Maggio and Staff Sergeant James R. Judson ( Ernest Borgnine ) nearly come to blows at the club over Judson's loud piano playing. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

come to blows

Close letter words and terms

come to be come to bed come to berth come to class come to classes come to close quarters