How to Pronounce "fight fire with fire"
expression
FYTE FY-er with FY-er
FYTE FY-uh with FY-uh
Definition
To use the same methods as your opponent, especially aggressive or unfair methods, in order to compete or defend yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪt/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
fˈaɪt/ /fˈaɪə/ /wˈɪð/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYTE FY-er with FY-er
UK
FYTE FY-uh with FY-uh
Listen in Context
Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire to win.
He decided to fight fire with fire against the competition.
They chose to fight fire with fire instead of talking it out.
If they spread rumors about us, maybe it's time to fight fire with fire.