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17 fev 2015
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What is the origin of "square off"? I know it means fighting with someone but I was wondering why it is called "square off".
What is the origin of "square off"? I know it means fighting with someone but I was wondering why it is called "square off".
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I don't really know the true meaning behind it but you know how when people box they are in like a square ring or maybe square off like cutting off all little things I don't really know just a guess
- Inglês (EUA)
don't boxers fight in a ring that is shaped like a square?
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