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Frank J. Wilstach, comp.  A Dictionary of Similes.  1916.
 
Fight
 
  Fight as fiercely in defence of his mistress as Blandimar and Paridel, of romantic fame, are said to have fought for the lovely Florimel.
            —Anonymous		  1
  Fight like a bulldog.
            —Anonymous		  2
  Fight like Kilkenny cats.
            —Anonymous		  3
  Fight like sin.
            —Anonymous		  4
  Fight like thunder.
            —Anonymous		  5
  Fight like a dragon.
            —Robert Burton		  6
  Fight like mad or drunk.
            —Samuel Butler		  7
  Fight like a cock.
            —William Congreve		  8
  Fight like hell-roosters.
            —Stephen Crane		  9
  Put up a fight like a welter-weight cinnamon bear.
            —O. Henry		  10
  Fight like a bull in a tether.
            —Charles Kingsley		  11
 
 
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