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English idioms related to Opinion

to let someone know that their bad behavior made one annoyed or angry

Ex: In the heated argument, Tom's friend accused him of betraying their trust, prompting Tom to give his side of the story and a piece of his mind about misunderstanding the situation.
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to no longer bother someone and leave them alone

Ex: Feeling crowded at the party , Alex decided to find a quieter space and politely told the enthusiastic group get out of his face for a moment of solitude .
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to continuously fight or argue over someone or something

Ex: Even though they love each other , Tom and Lisa have moments where fight like cats and dogs, only to reconcile shortly afterward .
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to punish someone in a manner more violent or severe than they deserve

Ex: The coach made it clear that any player caught violating team rules would come down on them like a ton of bricks, jeopardizing their position in the starting lineup.
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a subject over which people disagree

Ex: When negotiating the contract , the compensation package emerged as the bone of contention, delaying the agreement between the employer and the candidate .
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to angrily reply or react to someone

Ex: The customer service representative, overwhelmed with complaints, inadvertently snapped the customer's head off, leading to a formal apology.
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in serious disagreement with someone

Ex: The team members at loggerheads regarding the project approach , causing delays and inefficiencies in the workflow .
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used when two or more people, groups, or organizations fight or disagree with one another

Ex: The neighbors at each other 's throats over a property dispute , leading to a protracted legal battle .
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(of two people, groups, countries, etc.) in a state of conflict or hostility toward each other

Ex: The family gathering became awkward when old grievances resurfaced , leaving some at daggers drawn throughout the event .
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to completely defeat someone, leaving them feeling overwhelmed or powerless

Ex: Facing fierce competition in the sports arena, the underdog team was determined not to be chewed up and spit out by more experienced opponents.
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to criticize or punish someone very harshly

Ex: In response to a surge in crime, the police chief declared a crackdown and promised to bring the hammer down on criminal activities in the city.
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to engage in a verbal conflict by exchanging criticisms, insults, etc.

Ex: The political rivals traded punches in a series of public exchanges, each attempting to discredit the other's policies.
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to say offensive, criticizing, or rude things to someone, particularly one's opponent, to make them less confident

Ex: The student talked trash to the teacher, saying that she was too easy.
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used to indicate that a situation has reached a point where it is no longer tolerable or acceptable, and it is time for it to stop or change

Ex: The government needs to take action to address climate change.
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in a situation that is likely to cause a disagreement or fight

Ex: The two friends ' different lifestyles on a collision course, and it 's only a matter of time before they clash .
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to cause trouble or upset by saying or doing something that brings conflict into a peaceful situation

Ex: The teacher 's surprise put the cat among the pigeons in the classroom .
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in a situation in which someone is very upset or angry with one for having or not having done something

Ex: The student was in the dog house with the teacher after he got caught cheating on a test.
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to put down or humiliate a person who is too proud or self-righteous

Ex: The teacher brought the know-it-all student down a notch by asking him a question that he couldn't answer.
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