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? Please don't get into an argument about politics at the dinner table. Why would you get into an argument with the ump? Are you trying to get thrown out of the game?

See also: an, argument, get

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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: an, argument, get

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