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Could you explain more about "fight over something"?

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Rebecca

In this context, to "fight over someone" means to have an argument or fight that decides over who "gets" or "wins" someone. "Fight" can be meant in the literal or metaphorical sense. In this song, the singer is referencing the fight over a girl's affections. This expression can also be used to refer to non-human things, like objects. Ex: My brother and I fought over the last cookie. Ex: Two of my friends are fighting over the same girl.

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