argue with
argue with (one)
To debate or exchange opposing viewpoints on a particular topic with another person. I have been arguing with my brother about this for years—I doubt we will ever reach an agreement. Don't argue with your teacher, just do your homework as assigned.
See also: argue
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
argue with something
to challenge or dispute something; to dispute someone's statement of fact. I won't argue with your conclusions. It is not a good idea to argue with the facts.
See also: argue
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
argue with
v.
1. To engage in an argument or quarrel with someone: I argue with my brothers and sisters all the time about who should wash the dishes.
2. To challenge or dispute something: It is difficult to argue with your conclusions, but I still feel that you are not taking all of the facts into account.
See also: argue
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- argue about (something)
- argue with (one)
- argue with (someone) about (something)
- a battle of wills
- bring (someone or something) to (someone's or something's) knees
- bring somebody to their knees
- bring someone or something to their knees
- bring someone to their knees
- bring to knees
- bring to one's knees