How is the phrase en venir aux mains translated from French to English

English translation
Come to blows
phrase

Commencer à se battre physiquement, en général après une dispute.

To start fighting physically, usually after an argument.

Examples with “en venir aux mains”

See how the word “en venir aux mains” is used in sentences

  • Ils ont failli en venir aux mains pendant cette dispute houleuse. — They almost came to blows during the heated argument.

  • Penses-tu qu'ils vont bientôt en venir aux mains ? — Do you think they will come to blows soon?

  • Évitons les sujets qui pourraient nous faire en venir aux mains. — Let's avoid topics that might make us come to blows.

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