get nasty

Frequency: 6.548.3 per million words

(Informal) to become unpleasant or hostile, often in a situation.

nastyVERB + nasty

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Examples (10)

  • The debate started calmly, but then began to get nasty.
  • If the discussion continues like this, it might get very nasty.
  • Don't let the argument get nasty; try to stay calm.
  • Things usually get nasty when personal insults are involved.
  • She warned him not to let the situation get nasty with his colleagues.
  • The negotiations could get nasty if both sides remain inflexible.
  • It's important to prevent minor disagreements from starting to get nasty.
  • Whenever money is concerned, conversations often get nasty.
  • The crowd started to get nasty after the team lost the final game.
  • He tried to mediate before the confrontation could get nasty.