get physical

Frequency: 7.87.0 per million words

to start to involve violence or force (more informal)

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Examples (10)

  • Mikey and Jacob's fight had started to get physical.
  • The argument escalated quickly and began to get physical.
  • The referee had to intervene before the players could get physical.
  • If children get physical during playtime, separate them immediately.
  • The protest remained peaceful, careful not to get physical with the police.
  • Despite heated words, they managed to avoid letting the situation get physical.
  • Security guards are trained to handle situations before they get physical.
  • I was worried the crowd would get physical as tempers flared.
  • It's important to walk away if you feel an encounter might get physical.
  • The debate was passionate but never threatened to get physical.