do battle (with somebody) (over something)idiomPart ofbattledo battle (with somebody) (over something)do battle (with somebody) (over something) — idiomidiom1. To fight or argue with someone about a particular issue.1.idiomDefinitionTo fight or argue with someone about a particular issue.ExampleMia had to do battle with her landlord over the broken heater.Did you really do battle with your brother over the last cookie?