Tim tussled with Roger for a while, and then they made peace.
•I tussled with the trunk, trying to get it into the attic.
2. Fig. to argue or contend with someone, a group, or something. (Fig. on Q.) •I tussled with my conscience all night.
•We tussled with the committee and won our point.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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