Meinung - Argument

Tauchen Sie ein in englische Redewendungen über Streitigkeiten, wie "call off the dogs" und "blazing row".

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water under the bridge [Phrase]

used to say that there is no point in arguing about unpleasant things that happened in the past

Ex: After our argument , we decided to let bygones be bygones and consider it water under the bridge .

blazing row [Nomen]

ein heftiger Streit

Ex: The siblings had a blazing row about who should inherit their parents ' estate .

Die Geschwister hatten einen heftigen Streit darüber, wer das Erbe ihrer Eltern antreten sollte.

to [jump] down {one's} throat [Phrase]

to reply quickly and rudely to someone

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to [have] it out with {sb} [Phrase]

to talk to someone frankly in order to settle a dispute or argument

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do not get me started [Satz]

used to ask someone not to make one talk about a certain topic as it might start a lengthy, unpleasant discussion

Ex: Do not get me started on the inefficiency of the public transportation system ; I could go on for hours .

to [go|be] (at it|) hammer and tongs [Phrase]

to engage in an activity, particularly an argument, in a forceful, energetic, or violent manner

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the lion's den [Phrase]

a state or situation in which one must face extreme hostility

Ex: Stepping onto the opponent 's home ground felt like entering the lion 's den for the visiting team , facing a hostile crowd and fierce competition .

to [teach] {one's} [grandmother] (how|) to suck eggs [Phrase]

to offer unnecessary or redundant instruction or advice to someone who is already experienced or knowledgeable in that particular area

Ex: John , please do n't teach your grandmother how to suck eggs .

to [cut] off {one's} [nose] to spite {one's} face [Phrase]

to do something with the intention of harming or punishing someone only to face the consequences oneself

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to [show] {sb} the door [Phrase]

to angrily ask someone to leave a place

Ex: The party host had enough of the disruptive guests and decided to show them the door , putting an end to their unruly behavior .

to [swear|curse] a blue streak [Phrase]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: After losing the game in the final seconds , the coach swore a blue streak , expressing his disappointment and anger at the team 's performance .

monkey in the middle [Phrase]

a person who is in the middle of two fighting or arguing sides

Ex: Sarah felt like a monkey in the middle when her friends started arguing , trying to pull her onto their respective sides of the disagreement .

running battle [Nomen]

langwieriger Kampf

Ex: The politician faced a running battle with critics and opponents throughout his campaign , defending his policies and countering attacks .

Der Politiker sah sich während seines gesamten Wahlkampfs einem anhaltenden Kampf mit Kritikern und Gegnern gegenüber, verteidigte seine Politik und konterte Angriffe.

shouting match [Nomen]

ein lauter Streit

Ex: The siblings engaged in a shouting match over the division of household chores , with each insisting on their unfair share of the responsibilities .

Die Geschwister gerieten in einen lauten Streit über die Aufteilung der Hausarbeiten, wobei jeder auf seinem unfairen Anteil an den Verantwortlichkeiten bestand.

to [call] off the dogs [Phrase]

to stop criticizing or attacking another person

Ex: The manager , upon discovering an error in the employee 's work , decided to call off the dogs and provide guidance instead of punitive measures .

(battle|clash) of wills [Phrase]

a situation involving two people who refuse to compromise, hoping the other individual does so first

Ex: The parent and the child engaged in a clash of wills over bedtime routines , with each stubbornly asserting their preferences and refusing to back down .

to [lock] horns [Phrase]

to become involved in an argument or fight with someone

Ex: The siblings often lock horns over trivial matters , constantly bickering and asserting their individual preferences .

Meinung
Vereinbarung oder Zustimmung	Meinungsverschiedenheit oder Missbilligung	Criticism	Rebuke
Meinungen äußern	Discussion	Standpunkt	Einen Punkt machen
Gedanken & Annahmen	Argument	Quarrel