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.

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’.

词组	a slanging match
释义	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 References in periodicals archive He also 'began a slanging match with a member of the opposing team's staff at the peak of which he hit the latter with a violent head butt, making him fall to the ground '. Italian coach banned for headbutting rival His friend Andy Harvey, 31, also from Coventry, said after visiting him yesterday: "We were walking towards the hotel where the team are staying when there was a bit of a slanging match between English and Slovakian fans, then suddenly six shots rang out." Fan tells of shooting; NEWS UPDATE WHEN I interviewed Rod Stewart's ex-wife, Rachel Hunter, a year ago it was perfectly obvious there was no love lost between her and his latest girlfriend, Penny Lancaster, but the model turned actress refused to be drawn into a slanging match. Sue Carroll Column: Rachel Hunter The Tory leadership battle turned into a slanging match yesterday. Tories let insults fly "We had a slanging match and somehow came together at that point. Batty's big fear His friend Andy Harvey, 31, said: "There was a bit of a slanging match between English and Slovakian fans. Shooting arrests
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