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fight or flight

 

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Term: fight or flight

Part of Speech: Noun phrase

Sense 1: A physiological response to a perceived threat or harmful situation.

Usage:

  • In times of danger, the body's fight or flight response kicks in, causing an increase in heart rate and adrenaline levels.
  • The fight or flight reaction evolved as a survival mechanism to help humans and animals respond to potential dangers.

Sense 2: The instinctive response to confront or flee from a challenging or difficult situation.

Usage:

  • During a job interview, some people experience a fight or flight response that can affect their performance and behavior.
  • She felt the fight or flight impulse welling up inside her as she faced a crowd of angry protesters.

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