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.