be spoiling for a fight, argument, etc.
be spoiling for (something)
To be particularly eager or enthusiastic for something. Used especially in the phrase "be spoiling for a fight." Come on, don't engage with that drunken fool, he's spoiling for a fight! We've done everything we can to reach a reasonable compromise with the other party, but they have been spoiling for an argument at every turn.
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be ˌspoiling for a ˈfight, argument, etc.
want to fight, argue, etc. with somebody very much: Are you spoiling for a fight? ♢ The teachers’ union is spoiling for a fight with the Government.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017