I can't understand what go down swinging means...

[Tuly]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #360 "English Slang Idioms (81)", question 4

Even though he knew that he was going to lose the fight after school with 'Big Max,' he would not back down. If he was going to lose, he vowed to go down ..........

(a) fearing
(b) singing
(c) swinging
(d) limping

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #360 "English Slang Idioms (81)", answer 4

Even though he knew that he was going to lose the fight after school with 'Big Max,' he would not back down. If he was going to lose, he vowed to go down swinging.

Correct answer: (c) swinging

Your answer was: incorrect
Even though he knew that he was going to lose the fight after school with 'Big Max,' he would not back down. If he was going to lose, he vowed to go down fearing.
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I can't understand what go down swinging means...

[MrPedantic]

Hello Tuly,

"To go down swinging", in the context of a fight, is to be knocked over by your opponent while you are still fighting fiercely, i.e. making swinging movements with your fists.

All the best,

MrP