in a tiff

in a tiff

In a state of disagreement, often over something minor or petty. Oh, your sisters are in a tiff over who is bringing dessert to the party. Can you please tell them it's not a big deal?
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • niggle about
  • niggle about (someone or something)
  • more than enough is too much
  • bring (something) home (to someone)
  • bring home to
  • bring something home
  • bring something home to somebody
  • bring something home to someone
  • quibble over (something)
References in periodicals archive
If ever in a tiff, you always come out as even better friends.
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