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Lumabas
1-
to do battle
2-
to downvote
3-
downvote
4-
to duke it out
5-
dustup
6-
to egg
7-
to embroil
8-
exchange
9-
excuse me
10-
to expostulate
11-
expostulation
12-
face-off
13-
to face off
14-
faction
15-
falling out
16-
to fall out
17-
far be it from me to
18-
feud
19-
to feud
20-
feuding
21-
fight
22-
to fight
23-
to fight fire with fire
24-
fighting
25-
to fight out
26-
to fight one's own battles
27-
flap
28-
fracas
29-
fray
30-
free-for-all
31-
frenemy
32-
friction
33-
gap
34-
go-around
35-
to go (at it) hammer and tongs
36-
to go to the mat
37-
gridlock
38-
to haggle
39-
to happen
40-
to harrumph
41-
hassle
42-
to have
43-
to have a problem with somebody or something
44-
to have words
45-
to have it out with somebody
46-
have it your way
to do battle
Parirala
uk flag
/dˈuː bˈæɾəl/
N/A

N/A

to engage in a fight or argument

to downvote
Pandiwa
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
v
v
o
t
t
e
(mabawasan ng boto)

(mabawasan ng boto)

iboto ng pababa

to show one's disagreement or disapproval of an online post or comment by clicking on a specific icon

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
downvote
Pangngalan
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
v
v
o
t
t
e
(tanggihan)

(tanggihan)

bawas boto

the action of showing one's disagreement or disapproval of an online post or comment by clicking on a specific icon

to [duke] it out
to duke it out
Parirala
uk flag
/dˈuːk ɪt ˈaʊt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to argue or fight until a disagreement is resolved

What is the origin of the idiom "duke it out" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "duke it out" is believed to be associated with the word "duke" being used as a slang term for a fist. This suggests that the phrase originally referred to two individuals settling a dispute or engaging in a physical fight using their fists, hence "duking it out." While the precise historical origins of this expression may be somewhat unclear, it is commonly used in English to describe a situation in which two parties engage in a vigorous or intense conflict or competition to resolve a dispute or determine superiority. It signifies a heated and determined effort to resolve a conflict or determine a winner, and it can be applied to a variety of contexts, from sports competitions and business negotiations to personal disagreements or political debates.

dustup
Pangngalan
d
d
u
ʌ
s
s
t
t
u
ʌ
p
p
(sagupaan)

(sagupaan)

pagtatalo

a quarrel or fight

to egg
Pandiwa
e
ɛ
gg
g
(magtaga ng itlog)

(magtaga ng itlog)

itaga

to throw eggs at a person or thing, often to express contempt

to embroil
Pandiwa
e
ɛ
m
m
b
b
r
r
oi
ɔɪ
l
l
(magpasangkot)

(magpasangkot)

magsangkot

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
exchange
Pangngalan
e
ɪ
x
ks
ch
ʧ
a
n
n
g
ʤ
e
(palitan ng opinyon)

(palitan ng opinyon)

palitan

a brief conversation, often between two people who are in disagreement about something

excuse me
Pantawag
uk flag
/ɛkskjˈuːs mˌiː/
( ngunit hindi ko sa tingin totoo iyan.)

( ngunit hindi ko sa tingin totoo iyan.)

Pasensya na

said before one disagrees with someone in order to not be rude or offensive

to expostulate
Pandiwa
e
ɛ
x
ks
p
p
o
ɑ:
s
s
t
t
u
u:
l
l
a
t
t
e
(magsalita laban sa)

(magsalita laban sa)

magpahayag ng pagkabahala

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

expostulation
Pangngalan
e
ɛ
x
ks
p
p
o
ɑ:
s
s
t
t
u
u:
l
l
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(pagsasalungat na may diin)

(pagsasalungat na may diin)

pagsasalungat

the action of strongly arguing, disapproving, or disagreeing with someone or something; a statement in which a person strongly argues, disapproves, or disagrees with something or someone

face-off
Pangngalan
uk flag
/fˈeɪsˈɔf/
(sagupaan)

(sagupaan)

pagtatalo

an argument or fight between people

to face off
Pandiwa
uk flag
/fˈeɪs ˈɔf/
(magbanggaan)

(magbanggaan)

magsagupaan

to fight, argue, etc. with someone or to get ready for doing so

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
faction
Pangngalan
f
f
a
æ
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(grupo)

(grupo)

faksiyon

arguments and disagreements between small groups of people within a political party or an organization

falling out
Pangngalan
uk flag
/fˈɔːlɪŋ ˈaʊt/
(pagsasagupaan)

(pagsasagupaan)

pagtatalo

a situation in which people are no longer friendly with each other as a result of a disagreement or quarrel

to fall out
to fall out
Pandiwa
uk flag
/fˈɔːl ˈaʊt/
(magtalo)

(magtalo)

magkasiraan

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Layon
Katayuang Parirala
inseparable
pandiwa ng parirala
fall
bahagi ng parirala
out
far be it from me to
Parirala
uk flag
/fˈɑːɹ biː ɪt fɹʌm mˌiː tuː/
N/A

N/A

used to make it clear that one is about to criticize or disagree with someone but is unwilling to do so

feud
Pangngalan
f
f
eu
ju
d
d
(siklaban)

(siklaban)

alitan

a heated argument that lasts for a long time

to feud
to feud
Pandiwa
f
f
eu
ju
d
d
(magsikaso)

(magsikaso)

magsakutan

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Layon
feuding
Pangngalan
f
f
eu
ju
d
d
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(hidwaan)

(hidwaan)

alitan

sharp disagreements between people that last for a long time

fight
fight
Pangngalan
f
f
i
gh
t
t
(alitan)

(alitan)

pagtatalo

an argument over something

to fight
to fight
Pandiwa
f
f
i
gh
t
t
(lumaban)

(lumaban)

makipaglaban

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Layon
to [fight] fire with fire
to fight fire with fire
Parirala
uk flag
/fˈaɪt fˈaɪɚ wɪð fˈaɪɚ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to use methods or tactics similar to those of one's opponent in a fight or argument

What is the origin of the idiom "fight fire with fire" and when to use it?

The idiom "fight fire with fire" has its roots in firefighting techniques. Historically, when combating wildfires, firefighters sometimes employed a tactic called controlled burning or backfire. By intentionally setting a smaller, controlled fire in the path of an approaching wildfire, they could burn off the vegetation and other flammable materials, creating a barrier. This controlled fire would consume the fuel needed for the larger wildfire, preventing it from advancing further. It is used when someone decides to respond to a problem or adversary by using tactics or methods that are similar in nature to what they are opposing.

fighting
Pangngalan
f
f
i
gh
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(paglalaban)

(paglalaban)

labanan

the act of engaging in physical combat or conflict, or any contest or struggle between individuals, groups, or forces

to fight out
to fight out
Pandiwa
uk flag
/fˈaɪt ˈaʊt/
(ipaglaban hanggang sa magkaroon ng kasunduan)

(ipaglaban hanggang sa magkaroon ng kasunduan)

maglaban hanggang sa makamit ang resulta

to fight until a result is achieved or an agreement is reached

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
fight
bahagi ng parirala
out
to fight one's own battles
Parirala
uk flag
/fˈaɪt wˈʌnz ˈoʊn bˈæɾəlz/
N/A

N/A

to fight for what one wants or win an argument without the help of someone else

flap
Pangngalan
f
f
l
l
a
æ
p
p
(gulo)

(gulo)

galaw

much public anger or discussion

fracas
Pangngalan
f
f
r
r
a
c
k
a
ə
s
s
(away)

(away)

gulo

a noisy fight or argument, which usually a lot of people take part in

fray
Pangngalan
f
f
r
r
a
e
y
ɪ
(labanan)

(labanan)

alitan

an intense argument, fight, or contest

free-for-all
Pangngalan
uk flag
/ˈfɹifɔˌɹɔɫ/
(sugal-sugal)

(sugal-sugal)

labanan

a loud argument or fight that many people take part in

frenemy
Pangngalan
f
f
r
r
e
ɛ
n
n
e
ə
m
m
y
i
(kaaway na kaibigan)

(kaaway na kaibigan)

kaibigan na kalaban

a person who pretends to be a friend when in reality is one's rival or enemy

friction
Pangngalan
f
f
r
r
i
ɪ
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(tension)

(tension)

alitan

absence of agreement or friendliness between people with different opinions

gap
Pangngalan
g
g
a
æ
p
p
(puwang)

(puwang)

agwat

a difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions

go-around
Pangngalan
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊɐɹˈaʊnd/
(pagtatalo)

(pagtatalo)

alitan

an argument or disagreement

to go (at it) hammer and tongs
Parirala
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ ɔːɹ biː æt ɪt ɔːɹ hˈæmɚɹ ænd tˈɑːŋz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

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

What is the origin of the idiom "go hammer and tongs" and when to use it?

The idiom "go hammer and tongs" originated from the literal image of blacksmiths vigorously wielding hammers and tongs to shape and forge metal. Figuratively, it signifies a situation or conflict where individuals or groups are engaged in a fierce, intense, and often heated confrontation or competition. In other words, the phrase is mostly used to convey the idea of an aggressive and relentless pursuit or attack, where all parties involved are fully committed and determined to achieve their objectives.

to go to the mat
Parirala
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ tə ðə mˈæt/
N/A

N/A

to support someone or something in an argument with another person

gridlock
Pangngalan
g
g
r
r
i
ɪ
d
d
l
l
o
ɑ
ck
k
(hindi pagkakaunawaan)

(hindi pagkakaunawaan)

buwis ng kaisipan

(usually in politics) a situation in which no progress can be made because the people involved are unable to agree with one another

to haggle
to haggle
Pandiwa
h
h
a
æ
gg
g
ə
l
l
e
(magtawaran)

(magtawaran)

makipagtawaran

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Layon
to happen
Pandiwa
h
h
a
æ
pp
p
e
ə
n
n
(mangyari na)

(mangyari na)

mangyari

used to emphasize an unexpected or surprising fact

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

linking verb
to harrumph
Pandiwa
h
h
a
æ
rr
r
u
ʌ
m
m
ph
f
(mamunghat)

(mamunghat)

umangal

‌to express disapproval of something by making a noise in the throat

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
hassle
Pangngalan
h
h
a
æ
ss
s
ə
l
l
e
(talo)

(talo)

alitan

a dispute or disagreement between people

to have
Pandiwa
h
h
a
æ
v
v
e
(matalo)

(matalo)

kumbinsihin

to make someone be at a position of disadvantage in an argument

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to have a problem with somebody or something
Parirala
uk flag
/hæv ɐ pɹˈɑːbləm wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

to have words
Pandiwa
uk flag
/hæv wˈɜːdz/
(magtalo)

(magtalo)

magpalitan ng salita

to argue with someone

to have it out with somebody
Parirala
uk flag
/hæv ɪt ˈaʊt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

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

What is the origin of the idiom "have it out with someone" and when to use it?

The idiom "have it out with someone" originated from the idea of fully addressing or resolving a conflict or disagreement by engaging in a direct and often heated discussion or argument. The phrase is mostly used to convey the idea of a thorough and candid exchange of views, where both parties have an opportunity to express themselves fully.

have it your way
have it your way
Pangungusap
uk flag
/hæv ɪt jʊɹ wˈeɪ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

used to angrily state that despite one's disagreement with what someone has said, one will not argue about it

What is the origin of the idiom "have it your way" and when to use it?

The idiom "have it your way" likely originated as a straightforward and informal way of expressing willingness to accommodate someone's preferences or choices. While its exact historical origin is not precisely documented, it has been in common use for many years as a way to acknowledge and respect another person's right to make decisions or choices according to their own desires.

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