could fight a circle-saw

could fight a circle-saw (and it a runnin')

Is very interested in fighting someone or something. With his hot temper, he always seems as if he could fight a circle-saw.
See also: could, fight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

could fight a circle-saw (and it a-runnin')

Rur. eager to fight. He was so mad he could fight a circle-saw and it a-runnin'. She's a good watchdog. She could fight a circle-saw.
See also: could, fight
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • could fight a circle-saw (and it a runnin')
  • fight for
  • fight for (someone or something)
  • fight
  • fight (one's way) through
  • fight through
  • spoil for
  • spoil for (something)
  • spoiling for a fight
  • fight the good fight