all-out war

Unrestricted fighting or conflict. This phrase can be used literally or hyperbolically. I fear that an invasion will lead to all-out war. It is all-out war right now for that empty corner office.

all-out war

total war, as opposed to limited military actions or threats of war. We are now concerned about all-out war in the Middle East. Threats of all-out war caused many tourists to leave the country immediately.

See also: war

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

press the button
the late unpleasantness
unpleasantness
late unpleasantness
declare war
declare war on
declare war on (someone or something)
dogs of war
take the King's shilling
take the King's/Queen's shilling

References in periodicals archive

The hostile relationship between the west and Iran has seen peaks and troughs in the last 40 years, but both sides keep tensions below the threshold of an all-out war. They fight each other by indirect means.

DEBATE

ISLAMABAD -- Senior APHC leader and the Chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai in Indian Occupied Kashmir has said that India has launched an all-out war against the defenseless people of the territory to intimidate them into submission.

India has launched an all-out war against IOK people: Sehrai

ISLAMABAD: Senior APHC leader and the Chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir, Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai in Indian Occupied Kashmir has said that India has launched an all-out war against the defenseless people of the territory to intimidate them into submission.

India has launched an all-out war against IOK people: Sehrai

Opposition senatorial bets have denounced President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of an "all-out war" against terrorists behind the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu that killed at least 20 people and injured more than 70 others, saying that this can only escalate the situation in Mindanao.

Opposition bets denounces President's declaration of all-out war'

The recent raid on a suspected shabu laboratory inside the exclusive Greenhills Subdivision in San Juan City tells us how drug lords have become even more brazen with their illegal trade, despite President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody all-out war on illegal drugs.

Public support needed to solve drug problem

'This is a signal fire to worse state gangsterism and vigilantism, which are now already expressed under Oplan Tokhang and all-out war against perceived communist rebels,' she added in a statement.

Makabayan bloc hits Duterte's plan to form own 'death squad' vs 'sparrow'

After several stuttering series, Walking Dead has been enjoying a real return to form, making great headway from the all-out war nonsense that seemed to drag on interminably.

Boxing clever with our telly expert; Zombie thriller is back on right track and not even a fake out can ruin the guts and glory. If it's supernatural thrills you're after, Scots star Sorcha is out of this world in new drama

Two days ago, Mohd Shukri had proposed that the government amended the act so that offenders were meted with heavier punishment such as caning in an all-out war against corruption.

MACC wants govt to consider caning for bribery

In case of an all-out war, India could lose more than it gains.

Anti-Pakistan campaign

when he (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/15/north-korea-nuclear-test-miltary-parade-kim-il-sung) reportedly said: "We will respond to an all-out war with an all-out war and a nuclear war with our style of a nuclear attack."

Google Searches For 'World War 3' On The Rise

NORTH Korea paraded ballistic missiles in a massive show of strength yesterday and warned: "We will respond to all-out war...

KOREA FEAR; Kim Jong Un parades his terrifying arsenal in show of strength and warns US: We'll meet war with war; EXCLUSIVE

A source said: "The Mexican marines have already been placed on standby as an all-out war is expected.

RIVAL GANG'S GUNMEN KIDNAP EL CHAPO'S SON

Summary: Nearly four years after a popular uprising erupted in Syria, followed by a brutal crackdown that degenerated into all-out war and generated the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II.

An empty initiative

Gaza on the brink THE Middle East was last night braced for a Israeli ground invasion of Gaza as missile attacks between the two sides threatened to escalate into all-out war.

Gaza on the brink

Summary: North Korea on Saturday issued a fresh warning of an "all-out war", urging the United ...

N Korea warns of 'all-out war'

词组	all-out war
释义	all-out war all-out war Unrestricted fighting or conflict. This phrase can be used literally or hyperbolically. I fear that an invasion will lead to all-out war. It is all-out war right now for that empty corner office. See also: war Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. all-out war total war, as opposed to limited military actions or threats of war. We are now concerned about all-out war in the Middle East. Threats of all-out war caused many tourists to leave the country immediately. See also: war McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: press the button the late unpleasantness unpleasantness late unpleasantness declare war declare war on declare war on (someone or something) dogs of war take the King's shilling take the King's/Queen's shilling References in periodicals archive The hostile relationship between the west and Iran has seen peaks and troughs in the last 40 years, but both sides keep tensions below the threshold of an all-out war. They fight each other by indirect means. DEBATE ISLAMABAD -- Senior APHC leader and the Chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai in Indian Occupied Kashmir has said that India has launched an all-out war against the defenseless people of the territory to intimidate them into submission. India has launched an all-out war against IOK people: Sehrai ISLAMABAD: Senior APHC leader and the Chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir, Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai in Indian Occupied Kashmir has said that India has launched an all-out war against the defenseless people of the territory to intimidate them into submission. India has launched an all-out war against IOK people: Sehrai Opposition senatorial bets have denounced President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of an "all-out war" against terrorists behind the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu that killed at least 20 people and injured more than 70 others, saying that this can only escalate the situation in Mindanao. Opposition bets denounces President's declaration of all-out war' The recent raid on a suspected shabu laboratory inside the exclusive Greenhills Subdivision in San Juan City tells us how drug lords have become even more brazen with their illegal trade, despite President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody all-out war on illegal drugs. Public support needed to solve drug problem 'This is a signal fire to worse state gangsterism and vigilantism, which are now already expressed under Oplan Tokhang and all-out war against perceived communist rebels,' she added in a statement. Makabayan bloc hits Duterte's plan to form own 'death squad' vs 'sparrow' After several stuttering series, Walking Dead has been enjoying a real return to form, making great headway from the all-out war nonsense that seemed to drag on interminably. Boxing clever with our telly expert; Zombie thriller is back on right track and not even a fake out can ruin the guts and glory. If it's supernatural thrills you're after, Scots star Sorcha is out of this world in new drama Two days ago, Mohd Shukri had proposed that the government amended the act so that offenders were meted with heavier punishment such as caning in an all-out war against corruption. MACC wants govt to consider caning for bribery In case of an all-out war, India could lose more than it gains. Anti-Pakistan campaign when he (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/15/north-korea-nuclear-test-miltary-parade-kim-il-sung) reportedly said: "We will respond to an all-out war with an all-out war and a nuclear war with our style of a nuclear attack." Google Searches For 'World War 3' On The Rise NORTH Korea paraded ballistic missiles in a massive show of strength yesterday and warned: "We will respond to all-out war... KOREA FEAR; Kim Jong Un parades his terrifying arsenal in show of strength and warns US: We'll meet war with war; EXCLUSIVE A source said: "The Mexican marines have already been placed on standby as an all-out war is expected. RIVAL GANG'S GUNMEN KIDNAP EL CHAPO'S SON Summary: Nearly four years after a popular uprising erupted in Syria, followed by a brutal crackdown that degenerated into all-out war and generated the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II. An empty initiative Gaza on the brink THE Middle East was last night braced for a Israeli ground invasion of Gaza as missile attacks between the two sides threatened to escalate into all-out war. Gaza on the brink Summary: North Korea on Saturday issued a fresh warning of an "all-out war", urging the United ... N Korea warns of 'all-out war'
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