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Tussle with Meaning in English

expression

ˈtəsəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
TUH-suhl with or TUH-suhl with
tˈʌsəl/ /wˈɪð
TUSS-uhl with

Definición

To physically fight or struggle with someone or something, or to work hard to solve a problem or challenge.

Uso & Matices

Usually informal. Can refer to literal physical struggles or to dealing with difficult problems (mental or emotional). Common collocations: 'tussle with a decision', 'tussle with opponents'. Often suggests it’s a tough fight, not easily resolved.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The two boys tussled with each other in the playground.

basic

She had to tussle with her little brother for the remote.

basic

I often tussle with math homework.

basic

He’s been tussling with his health ever since the accident.

natural

The company is still tussling with its big debt.

natural

Every morning, I tussle with the urge to hit snooze on my alarm.

natural