a slanging match

slanging match

A bitter argument or dispute in which each side hurls numerous insults, accusations, or verbal abuse at one another. Primarily heard in UK. At first, I thought we were just going through a rough patch in our relationship, but lately, it seems like every night Janet and I get into a slanging match with each other. It might be time to end things.
See also: match, slang
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a ˈslanging match

(British English, informal) a noisy, angry argument: It started as a peaceful discussion, but it ended in a real slanging match.
Slanging in this idiom comes from the old verb slang, meaning ‘to attack somebody with rude and offensive language’.
See also: match, slang
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • slang
  • slanging match
  • more kicks than halfpence
  • granny bashing
  • have an argument
  • have an argument (with someone)
  • a war of words
  • have it out (with someone)
  • have it out with somebody
  • have it out with someone
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