fight for one's life
idiom
: to struggle to survive : to be in danger of dying
Her condition is very serious. She's fighting for her life.
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“Fight for one's life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for%20one%27s%20life. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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