go to the mat

Example Sentences

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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

“You have to go to the mat every single day in this job.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2022

Taking Cat home had been just a passing thought, but right now I decide I’ll really go to the mat with Pop about this.

From It’s like this, cat by Neville, Emily