After listening to the argument, Mary decided to jump into the fray.
•Tom joined the fray and immediately got knocked down.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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fray, the — [ freı ] noun an exciting activity or situation in which someone competes with other people: Other bidders are now likely to enter the fray. a. a fight or argument … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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