put up their dukes

پیشنهاد کاربران

This phrase is often used to describe someone assuming a fighting stance or getting ready to engage in a physical altercation. It refers to the action of raising one’s fists in a defensive position.
اغلب توصیف فردی که موضع درگیری و دعوا را اتخاذ می کند یا برای درگیری فیزیکی آماده می شود.
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به عمل بالا بردن مشت در موقعیت دفاعی اشاره دارد.
مثال؛
When the other guy approached, he put up his dukes.
In a movie scene, a character might say, “Come on, put up your dukes and let’s settle this. ”
A person might encourage someone by saying, “If you’re going to fight, at least put up your dukes and defend yourself. ”

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