be spoiling for a fight, argument, etc.
be spoiling for (something)
To be particularly eager or enthusiastic for something. Used especially in the phrase "be spoiling for a fight." Come on, don't engage with that drunken fool, he's spoiling for a fight! We've done everything we can to reach a reasonable compromise with the other party, but they have been spoiling for an argument at every turn.
See also: spoil
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be ˌspoiling for a ˈfight, argument, etc.
want to fight, argue, etc. with somebody very much: Are you spoiling for a fight? The teachers’ union is spoiling for a fight with the Government.See also: spoil
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be spoiling for (something)
- get (one's) rocks off on (something)
- up with
- up with (someone or something)
- sour on
- sour on (someone or something)
- quit while (one) is ahead
- quit while one is ahead
- quit while one's ahead
- be spoiling for a fight