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a shouting match

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a shouting match

  (British, American & Australian) also a slanging match (British & Australian)

an argument where people shout at each other If your child says something rude or unpleasant to you, don't get into a shouting match with them, just leave the room. The debate turned into a slanging match.

See also: match, shout