A blazing row: words and phrases for arguing

What can a disagreement between close friends be described as?

• Bicker

• Feud

• Quarrel

• Fight

What do we call an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles?

• Conflict

• Row

• Squabble

• Dispute

What is the meaning of the phrase 'at each other's throats'?

(a)  

• Arguing angrily

• Avoiding each other

• Agreeing on everything

• Ignoring each other

What does the verb 'to tangle with someone' mean?

• To compliment someone

• To agree with someone

• To argue with someone

• To avoid someone

What is the term for a loud disagreement?

• Quarrel

• Bicker

• Row

• Squabble

What is an official disagreement between groups of people that usually lasts a long time?

• Dispute

• Fight

• Conflict

• Feud

Is rowing equivalent to arguing?

• Yes, it is the same.

• No, they are different.

• Maybe, depending on the context.

• Not sure.

What is a less serious argument called?

(a)  

• Conflict
• Feud
• Dispute
• Quarrel

What does the idiom 'cross swords' mean?

• To have a serious disagreement

• To avoid confrontation

• To agree on something

• To start an argument

Match the following phrases with their meanings.

• What does the verb 'to pick a fight' mean?

• To avoid conflict

• What does the verb 'to be in accord' mean?

• To compliment someone

• What does the verb 'to praise' mean?

• To agree with someone

• What does the verb 'to avoid confrontation' mean?

• To start an argument