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to stand one's ground
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stand-off
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sticking point
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to stir up
5-
stormy
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to struggle
7-
to take issue
8-
to tear apart
9-
the gloves are off
10-
thorny
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turbulent
12-
to tussle
13-
vendetta
14-
war of words
15-
one's way or the highway
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with (all due) respect
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to wrangle
18-
wrangle
19-
yeah, right
to [stand|hold] {one's} ground
to stand one's ground
Frase
uk flag
/stˈænd hˈoʊld wˈʌnz ɡɹˈaʊnd/
mantenerse firme

mantenerse firme

to keep defending one's plans or opinions despite facing opposition

example
Ejemplo
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Clare stood her ground in the meeting and refused to be intimidated even when Michael got angry.
He kept offering me less money, but I held my ground and got the full asking price.
stand-off
Sustantivo
uk flag
/stˈændˈɔf/
(callejón sin salida)

(callejón sin salida)

punto muerto

a situation in which reaching an agreement seems impossible

sticking point
Sustantivo
uk flag
/stˈɪkɪŋ pˈɔɪnt/
escollo

escollo

Idiom
Informal

a subject or issue over which people disagree and therefore no progress can be made

What is the origin of the idiom "sticking point" and when to use it?

The idiom "sticking point" originates from the image of a point where something becomes stuck or encounters resistance, metaphorically referring to an issue or obstacle that halts progress or agreement in a discussion or negotiation. This phrase is often used to identify a specific problem or disagreement that prevents the smooth resolution of a situation.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
to stir up
Verbo
uk flag
/stˈɜːɹ ˈʌp/
provocar

provocar

to intentionally try to cause trouble or arguments

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
stir
partícula de la frase
up
stormy
Adjetivo
s
s
t
t
o
ɔ
r
r
m
m
y
i
(tormentoso)

(tormentoso)

turbulento

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

to struggle
Verbo
s
s
t
t
r
r
u
ə
gg
g
ə
l
l
e
(pelear)

(pelear)

luchar

to argue or compete with someone or something, particularly to get something specific

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to take issue
Frase
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈɪʃuː/
(mostrarse en desacuerdo con)

(mostrarse en desacuerdo con)

no estar de acuerdo con

Collocation

to argue or disagree with someone over something

agree
to tear apart
to tear apart
Verbo
uk flag
/tˌɛɹ ɐpˈɑːɹt/
(destruir)

(destruir)

desgarrar

to separate or destroy by causing serious arguments in a country, organization, or group

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
tear
partícula de la frase
apart
the gloves [are] off
the gloves are off
Oración
uk flag
/ðə ɡlˈʌvz ɑːɹ ˈɔf/
se acabaron las contemplaciones

se acabaron las contemplaciones

Idiom
Informal

said to mean something is done without caring if someone gets offended or upset

What is the origin of the idiom "the gloves are off" and when to use it?

The idiom "the gloves are off" refers to a situation where restraint, politeness, or caution is abandoned, and a more aggressive or direct approach is adopted. It originates from the sport of boxing, where fighters traditionally wore gloves for protection. Removing the gloves signaled the intention to fight more fiercely. In everyday language, this idiomatic expression is used to indicate a more intense, no-holds-barred approach to a situation or conflict.

thorny
Adjetivo
th
θ
o
ɔ
r
r
n
n
y
i
espinoso

espinoso

Disapproving

causing problem or difficulty

turbulent
Adjetivo
t
t
u
ɜ
r
r
b
b
u
j
ə
l
l
e
ə
n
n
t
t
turbulento

turbulento

having a chaotic or unstable quality, often marked by disorder or conflict

to tussle
to tussle
Verbo
t
t
u
ə
ss
s
ə
l
l
e
pelearse

pelearse

to struggle or fight with someone, particularly to get something

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
vendetta
Sustantivo
v
v
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
e
ɛ
tt
t
a
ə
vendetta

vendetta

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

war of words
war of words
Frase
uk flag
/wˈɔːɹ ʌv wˈɜːdz/
guerra dialéctica

guerra dialéctica

Idiom
Informal

a long argument between people

What is the origin of the idiom "war of words" and when to use it?

The idiom "war of words" does not have a specific known origin. It is a figurative expression that has been used in various contexts throughout history to describe intense verbal conflicts. The use of the word "war" in this phrase metaphorically compares the verbal dispute to an actual battle, emphasizing the intensity, aggression, and strategic nature of the conflict. The term has become a common idiomatic expression to describe situations where arguments, debates, or exchanges of rhetoric escalate into heated confrontations. It is commonly used in political debates, where opposing candidates or parties engage in aggressive exchanges of rhetoric to assert their positions and undermine their opponents.

{one's} way or the highway
one's way or the highway
Oración
uk flag
/wˈʌnz wˈeɪ ɔːɹ ðə hˈaɪweɪ/
a mi manera o nada

a mi manera o nada

Idiom

used to say that someone has two options, either accept what has been said or leave it be

What is the origin of the idiom "one's way or the highway" and when to use it?

The idiom "one's way or the highway" has its roots in the informal and direct style of communication often found in everyday conversations. While its specific origin is difficult to pinpoint, it has become a widely recognized idiom in the English language. It is often used in discussions, negotiations, or conflicts where one party insists on having things done solely according to their preferences or demands.

with (all due) respect
Frase
uk flag
/wɪð ˈɔːl dˈuː ɔːɹ ɹɪspˈɛkt/
(con el debido respeto)

(con el debido respeto)

con todos los respetos

used to politely express complete disagreement

to wrangle
to wrangle
Verbo
w
r
r
a
æ
n
n
ə
g
g
l
l
e
(pelear)

(pelear)

discutir

to have a noisy and intense argument

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
wrangle
Sustantivo
w
r
r
a
æ
n
n
ə
g
g
l
l
e
(pelea)

(pelea)

discusión

a prolonged and complicated argument or dispute, often involving a lot of discussion and disagreement

yeah, right
yeah, right
interjección
uk flag
/jˈɛh ɹˈaɪt/
( claro)

( claro)

Informal

‌used to express disagreement with or disbelief at a statement

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