“fight fire with fire”
To fight fire with fire means to use the same methods or tactics as your opponent, especially aggressive or harsh ones, in order to counter an attack or challenge. It suggests that the best way to defeat something is to respond in kind, using the same force or approach. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "fight fire with fire" in the video clips below.
Hear how "fight fire with fire" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Gossip Girl, Invincible, Parks And Recreation, X-Men: First Class, Business Insider and 5 more.
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S05E06
“Fight fire with fire.”
Okay, so, what do I do? … Take me as your date.
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YouTubeBusiness Insider2.3M views · 2024-11-10
The Rise And Fall Of 17 American Industries
“Fight Fire with Fire um at one point”
business their answer at the time was to … they even opened up rental kiosks a
Play at 2:57:42
YouTubeLex Fridman2.7M views · 2022-08-24
Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314
“fight fire with fire it's like but how”
there's there i mean there's truth to … you always have to be careful whenever
Play at 1:34:52
TV ShowInvincible
Invincible — S02E03
“Fight fire with fire,
fight evil with magic.”
Why, it is I, Séance Dog. … That's me.
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TV ShowParks And Recreation
Parks And Recreation — S03E04
“- FIGHT FIRE
WITH FIRE, LESLIE.”
AND YOU'RE MAKING
A HUGE MISTAKE. … HE DATES MY EX,
I DATE HIS.
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MovieX-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class
“Fight fire with fire. It makes sense.”
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Clearance to bring along your mutants. … Wait! You're okay with this?
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YouTubeH3 Podcast982K views · 2020-05-16
6ix9ine Released Early, Joji Cancelled, Doja Cat Lies To The World - H3 Podcast #190
“fight fire with fire he went on I'm”
good questions I get it don't fire don't … sorry but what did I do wrong be loyal
Play at 1:30:07
YouTubeJimmy Carr128K views · 2025-12-13
8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas Special – DOUBLE FEATURE | Jimmy Carr
“fight fire with fire because you can't”
he needs to do something. He needs to … win a war of words with the Daily Mail.
Play at 52:45
YouTubeFree Documentary969K views · 2024-05-17
Namibia: A Country Divided | Free Documentary
“Fight Fire with Fire demanding Justice”
continue exploiting namibians then We'll … if needs be through threatening violence
Play at 29:44
YouTubePiers Morgan Uncensored1.1M views · 2025-05-06
“I Care About Freedom Of Speech!” Piers Morgan vs ‘Racist’ | Shiloh Hendrix & Karmelo Anthony
“to fight fire with fire. I mean, at some”
Because I agree with it because we have … point, why why are Jewish people
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