bun fight

bun fight

1. A loud gathering, often a tea party or other formal gathering. Primarily heard in UK. I hope that bun fight in the next room quiets down. They are being so noisy that we can't enjoy our tea in here!
2. An angry and/or impassioned exchange. A: "How long has this bun fight been going on?" B: "I don't know. It feels like they've been arguing for hours!"
See also: bun, fight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • bun
  • get the floor
  • hen party
  • hen night
  • have the floor
  • the floor
  • low-key
  • merry
  • eat, drink and be merry
  • eat, drink, and be merry
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Starting at 9.30am prompt, it's always a huge bun fight at the Metro and then the gates to be first in.