Opinión - Argument

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre discusiones, como "call off the dogs" y "blazing row".

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water under the bridge

[Frase]

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

Ex: The conflict between the two nations has been resolved , and they have moved on , considering water under the bridge.

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blazing row

[Sustantivo]

a very violent and intense argument between two parties

una discusión acalorada, una pelea violenta

Ex: The couple's relationship reached a breaking point after a blazing row about their conflicting priorities.La relación de la pareja llegó a un punto de ruptura después de una **discusión acalorada** sobre sus prioridades conflictivas.

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to jump down one's throat

[Frase]

to reply quickly and rudely to someone

Ex: It's difficult to have a conversation with him because he is always ready to jump down your throat over the slightest disagreement.

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to have it out with somebody

[Frase]

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

dar un asunto por terminado

Ex: He had been harboring resentment for years and finally worked up the courage to have it out with his former business partner.

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do not get me started

[Oración]

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

Ex: I'm warning you, do not get me started on the state of education in our country; I have strong opinions about the flaws in the system.

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to go (at it) hammer and tongs

[Frase]

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

discutir acaloradamente, luchar a brazo partido

Ex: When he starts a job goes at it hammer and tongs.

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the lion's den

[Frase]

a state or situation in which one must face extreme hostility

Ex: Joining the new job felt like entering the lion's den for the inexperienced employee, facing demanding tasks and a competitive work environment.

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to teach one's grandmother (how) to suck eggs

[Frase]

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

Ex: The new employee tried to give advice to the seasoned manager about sales strategies.

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to cut off one's nose to spite one's face

[Frase]

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

Ex: Instead of accepting a reasonable compromise, the warring factions in the conflict chose to continue fighting, causing further destruction and cutting off their noses to spite their faces.

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to show somebody the door

[Frase]

to angrily ask someone to leave a place

Ex: The professor warned the disruptive student multiple times , but when their behavior continued , she showed them the door, removing them from the classroom .

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to swear a blue streak

[Frase]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.

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monkey in the middle

[Frase]

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

mono en el medio

Ex: The student found themselves as monkey in the middle of a heated debate between two professors , being pulled in different directions to support their opposing viewpoints .

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running battle

[Sustantivo]

an argument or fight with someone that keeps on going for a long time

batalla prolongada, lucha continua

Ex: The labor union entered into a running battle with management , negotiating for better working conditions and fair wages .El sindicato entró en una **batalla continua** con la gerencia, negociando mejores condiciones laborales y salarios justos.

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shouting match

[Sustantivo]

a loud argument

pelea a gritos

Ex: The students got into a shouting match during a class discussion on a controversial topic , making it challenging for the teacher to restore order and facilitate productive dialogue .Los estudiantes entraron en una **discusión a gritos** durante un debate en clase sobre un tema controvertido, lo que hizo difícil para el maestro restaurar el orden y facilitar un diálogo productivo.

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to call off the dogs

[Frase]

to stop criticizing or attacking another person

Ex: The journalist, after receiving threats and intimidation, decided to write a retraction and call off the dogs on the investigation to protect their safety.

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battle of wills

[Frase]

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

Ex: The political leaders engaged in battle of wills during the negotiations , each trying to assert their influence and control over the decision-making process .

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to lock horns

[Frase]

to become involved in an argument or fight with someone

enfrentarse

Ex: The coach and the star locked horns over a disagreement in team strategy , resulting in a tense confrontation during practice .

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