Set-to (Noun)
Meaning
A brief but vigorous fight.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The two boxers had a brief set-to in the ring before the referee intervened.
- The rival gangs had a set-to in the alleyway, but it was quickly broken up by the police.
- The siblings had a set-to over the last slice of pizza, but their parents soon put a stop to it.
- The two men had a set-to in the bar, but it was just a minor scuffle and no one was seriously hurt.
- The two teams had a set-to on the field, but the referee's whistle soon brought the players back in line.