brief scuffle

Frequency: 5.53.1 per million words

describes a short fight or argument

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Examples (10)

  • A brief scuffle broke out in the crowded bar.
  • The security guards quickly intervened to end the brief scuffle.
  • He sustained minor injuries during the brief scuffle with the protestors.
  • There was a brief scuffle over the last piece of cake.
  • Witnesses reported seeing a brief scuffle outside the stadium.
  • Despite the brief scuffle, no one was seriously hurt.
  • The police arrived just after the brief scuffle had ended.
  • It was merely a brief scuffle, nothing serious to worry about.
  • A brief scuffle ensued when the two rivals met.
  • We tried to avoid the brief scuffle that started in the queue.