Put Up A Struggle

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Put Up A Struggle: This internet slang term is used to describe when someone resists or fights against a particular situation, challenge, or authority figure. It implies that the person is not easily giving in and is making an active effort to counteract or defend themselves.

Example 1: When his parents told him he couldn’t go to the party, he put up a struggle by arguing with them, presenting logical reasons why he should be allowed to attend, and negotiating a compromise.

Example 2: The employee put up a struggle when his boss tried to assign him an overwhelming amount of work, expressing his concerns, offering alternative solutions, and standing up for his rights in a professional manner.

Illustrating the use of “Put Up A Struggle” in sentences:

After they saw his messy room, his parents grounded him, but he put up a struggle by promising to clean and organize it properly.
When the teacher accused him of cheating on the test, he put up a struggle by demanding proof and defending his honesty.

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