| lay a finger on(expression, idiom, fight, defend, contend) |
| lay out(expression, fight, defend, contend, vie) |
| leave no stone unturned(verb, expression, idiom, work, struggle) |
| lend a hand(expression, idiom, play, join, aid) |
| lift a finger(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack) |
| litigate(verb, meet, oppose, fight, struggle) |
| lock horns(verb, expression, meet, oppose, fight) |
| maintain(verb, continue, sustain) |
| make a bid(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack) |
| make a pass at(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack) |
| make an attempt(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack) |
| make an effort(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack) |
| make every effort(verb, expression, idiom, work, struggle) |
| make like(verb, expression, challenge, match, imitate) |
| make play for(expression, idiom, meet, oppose, fight) |
| mimic(verb, match, imitate, outdo, mirror) |
| mirror(verb, match, imitate, outdo, rival) |
| mix it up with(expression, idiom, meet, oppose, fight) |
| moil(verb, work, strain, struggle, try) |
| offer(verb, work, strain, struggle, try) |