0 a knock-down-drag-out fight or argument is very serious and continues for a long time: --
Look, I don't want to get into a knock-down-drag-out fight with you over this, so let's forget it.
1 (of an argument or physical fight) lasting a long time and energetically fought: --
We had knock-down drag-out fights, but when I really needed him on the big issues, he was helpful.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
knock-down-drag-out