start an argument

Frequency: 7.513.0 per million words

To begin an argument.

argumentVERB + argument (discussion)

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Examples (10)

  • He always tries to start an argument over politics at dinner.
  • She didn't mean to start an argument, but her comment was misunderstood.
  • I'm too tired to start an argument with you tonight.
  • Bringing up old mistakes is a sure way to start an argument.
  • Please, let's not start an argument in front of the children.
  • The controversial topic immediately started an argument among the group.
  • He seems to enjoy starting arguments just for the sake of it.
  • If you challenge his authority, you will inevitably start an argument.
  • Why do you always feel the need to start an argument about trivial things?
  • He's the kind of person who could start an argument in an empty room.