In the rut (update)

Hans: Let's say we settle this
with mackerel.

Skipper: Let's not.

Hans: What was that?
We always fish fight.
You could put an eye out
with that thing.

Skipper: We were in a rut. I don't want
to be in a rut with you, Hans.

Hans: You hurt with your words, Skipper.
So I will hurt with my feet.

(in the rut seems have another meaning is the same as "in heat" )
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