the fog of war, confusion and lack of clarity in conflict, lines are drawn, sides are clearly defined, on the front lines, directly involved in conflict, a powder keg, a situation ready to explode, to add fuel to the fire, make a conflict worse, to fight a losing battle, struggle with little chance of success, to gain ground, make progress, to hold the line, resist pressure or maintain position, battle fatigue, exhaustion from prolonged struggle, collateral damage, unintended harm, under siege, under constant pressure or attack, to lay down arms, stop fighting, to broker peace, negotiate an agreement, to declare a ceasefire, temporarily stop fighting, The white flag, A universal symbol for surrender or admitting defeat., a battleground, site of ideological/social conflict, to wage a battle (against), struggle (e.g., illness, inequality), caught in the crossfire, affected by conflict not of one’s making, to fight on multiple fronts, deal with several challenges, To dodge a bullet, To narrowly avoid a disastrous situation or a major problem.

War Idioms

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