Mening - Argument

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over ruzies, zoals "call off the dogs" en "blazing row".

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water under the bridge [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: She apologized for her mistake , and I assured her that it was water under the bridge ; I did n't want it to affect our friendship .

blazing row [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een heftige ruzie

Ex: The meeting ended in a blazing row as members passionately disagreed about the proposed changes .

De vergadering eindigde in een verhitte ruzie toen de leden hartstochtelijk oneens waren over de voorgestelde wijzigingen.

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

to reply quickly and rudely to someone

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

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

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do not get me started [Zin]

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 .

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

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

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the lion's den [Zinsdeel]

a state or situation in which one must face extreme hostility

Ex: The young entrepreneur walked into the investor 's meeting , feeling like she was entering the lion 's den , hoping to convince skeptical investors of her business idea .

to [teach] {one's} [grandmother] (how|) to suck eggs [Zinsdeel]

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

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to [cut] off {one's} [nose] to spite {one's} face [Zinsdeel]

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

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

to angrily ask someone to leave a place

Ex: When the investor realized the entrepreneur 's dishonesty , he wasted no time in showing him the door , terminating their business partnership .

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

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The customer became increasingly frustrated with the poor service and began to swear a blue streak , demanding immediate resolution to the issue .

monkey in the middle [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The child became the monkey in the middle during a game of tag , constantly chased by their older siblings and unable to join either team .

running battle [zelfstandig naamwoord]

voortdurend gevecht

Ex: The siblings had a running battle over household chores , constantly arguing and negotiating their responsibilities .

De broers en zussen hadden een voortdurende strijd over huishoudelijke taken, waarbij ze constant ruzieden en onderhandelden over hun verantwoordelijkheden.

shouting match [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een luide ruzie

Ex: The political debate turned into a shouting match between the candidates , with personal attacks and insults replacing substantive discussion .

Het politieke debat veranderde in een geschreeuw tussen de kandidaten, waarbij persoonlijke aanvallen en beledigingen de substantiële discussie vervingen.

to [call] off the dogs [Zinsdeel]

to stop criticizing or attacking another person

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(battle|clash) of wills [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The legal dispute became a clash of wills between the opposing attorneys , with both determined to win their case at any cost .

to [lock] horns [Zinsdeel]

to become involved in an argument or fight with someone

Ex: The labor union and management locked horns in negotiations , each side firmly advocating for their respective demands .

Mening
Overeenkomst of goedkeuring	Meningsverschil of Afkeuring	Criticism	Rebuke
Meningen uiten	Discussion	Standpunt	Een punt maken
Gedachten & Veronderstellingen	Argument	Quarrel