go to the mat
Example Sentences
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Others painted her as an opinionated woman willing to go to the mat for the creatures she dedicated her life to.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
But it appears it’s only this one retired congressman who is willing to go to the mat publicly at this point.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
Were there ever things that you had to really go to the mat to fight for or that actually didn't make it?
From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2023
“Every single year I go to the mat to boost funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant — I know how much it helps working parents and kids,” Senator Murray said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2022
From the hall Lane heard him say to Helen: "Dick'll sure go to the mat with you for this."
From The Day of the Beast by Grey, Zane
