get into an argument

get into an argument

To begin to argue with someone about something. So I heard that you two got into an argument last night—what was it about?
See also: argument, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get into an argument (with someone) (about someone or something)

 and get into an argument (with someone) (over someone or something)
to enter a quarrel with someone about someone or something. I don't want to get into an argument with you about Dan. Mary got into an argument about money with Fred. I really don't want to get into an argument.
See also: argument, get
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • get into an argument about (someone or something)
  • get into an argument about (someone or something) with (someone)
  • get into an argument over (someone or something)
  • get into an argument over (someone or something) with (someone)
  • get into an argument with (someone) about (someone or something)
  • sledgehammer
  • sledge-hammer argument
  • pig in the middle
  • pig/piggy in the middle
  • piggy in the middle