Opinion - Argument

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais concernant les disputes, comme "call off the dogs" et "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: Yes , we had our differences in the past , but that 's all water under the bridge now .

blazing row [nom]

une dispute violente

Ex: Last night , they had a blazing row over their differing political views .

Hier soir, ils ont eu une dispute enflammée à propos de leurs opinions politiques divergentes.

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

to reply quickly and rudely to someone

Ex: When I asked a simple question , he jumped down my throat with a harsh response .

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

s'expliquer

Ex: After weeks of tension, they finally decided to have it out with each other and discuss their issues openly.

do not get me started [phrase]

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

Ex: Oh , do n't get me started on reality TV shows ; I have a lot to say about their negative influence on society .

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

s’en donner à cœur joie

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

the lion's den [Phrase]

a state or situation in which one must face extreme hostility

Ex: As a whistleblower , she knew that speaking up would be like entering the lion 's den , facing potential retaliation from powerful individuals .

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: These young hotshots come in and try to prove they know the ropes better than we do , like they 're teaching their grandmothers 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

Ex: Jane refused to accept a job offer from her dream company simply because her ex-boyfriend worked there, cutting off her nose to spite her face.

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

to angrily ask someone to leave a place

Ex: After his disrespectful comments, the manager showed the employee the door, making it clear that his behavior was unacceptable.

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

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: When the car broke down again , John cursed a blue streak , venting his frustration at the never-ending mechanical issues .

monkey in the middle [Phrase]

singe au milieu

Ex: The new employee found themselves as the monkey in the middle , caught between conflicting demands from their supervisors and co-workers .

running battle [nom]

combat prolongé

Ex: The two companies have been locked in a running battle for market dominance , constantly competing for customers and market share .

Les deux entreprises sont engagées dans une lutte incessante pour la domination du marché, se disputant constamment les clients et les parts de marché.

shouting match [nom]

engueulade

Ex: The meeting descended into a shouting match as participants angrily debated the proposed changes to the project .

La réunion a dégénéré en criaille alors que les participants débattaient avec colère des changements proposés au projet.

to [call] off the dogs [Phrase]

to stop criticizing or attacking another person

Ex: After realizing the suspect 's innocence , the detective called off the dogs , stopping the investigation and releasing the individual from custody .

(battle|clash) of wills [Phrase]

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

Ex: The negotiation turned into a battle of wills as both parties refused to compromise on their key demands , resulting in a deadlock .

to [lock] horns [Phrase]

se battre

Ex: The two politicians locked horns during the debate , fiercely arguing over their differing approaches to economic policy .

Opinion
Accord ou approbation	Désaccord ou Désapprobation	Criticism	Rebuke
Exprimer des opinions	Discussion	Point de vue	Faire un point
Pensées & Hypothèses	Argument	Quarrel