What is another word for knock down and drag out?
Pronunciation: [nˈɒk dˌa͡ʊn and dɹˈaɡ ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
"Knock down and drag out" is an idiom most commonly used to describe a particularly fierce or intense altercation. Synonyms for this phrase might include "brawl," "melee," "fisticuffs," "scuffle," "free-for-all," or simply "fight." Each of these words conveys a sense of physical combat, where blows are exchanged and participants are fully engaged in a battle. Other related terms might include "fray," "tussle," "ruckus," "kerfuffle," "confrontation," or "altercation." Depending on the context and level of violence, any of these words could be used to describe a situation that is "knock down and drag out".
