Opinie - Argument

Plonjați în idiomele englezești referitoare la argumente, cum ar fi "call off the dogs" și "blazing row".

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water under the bridge

[frază]

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

[substantiv]

a very violent and intense argument between two parties

o ceartă aprigă, o dispută violentă

Ex: The couple's relationship reached a breaking point after a blazing row about their conflicting priorities.Relația cuplului a atins un punct de rupere după o **ceartă aprigă** despre prioritățile lor conflictuale.

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to jump down one's throat

[frază]

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

[frază]

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

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

[Propoziție]

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 youdo 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

[frază]

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

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

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the lion's den

[frază]

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

[frază]

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

[frază]

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

[frază]

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

[frază]

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

[frază]

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

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

[substantiv]

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

luptă prelungită, conflict continuu

Ex: The labor union entered into a running battle with management , negotiating for better working conditions and fair wages .Sindicatul a intrat într-o **luptă continuă** cu conducerea, negociind pentru condiții de muncă mai bune și salarii corecte.

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shouting match

[substantiv]

a loud argument

o ceartă zgomotoasă, un schimb de replici zgomotos

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 .Elevii au intrat într-o **ceartă cu strigăte** în timpul unei discuții în clasă pe un subiect controversat, făcând dificil pentru profesor să restabilească ordinea și să faciliteze un dialog productiv.

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to call off the dogs

[frază]

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

[frază]

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

[frază]

to become involved in an argument or fight with someone

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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