war of words



war of words

A lengthy argument characterized by verbal exchanges. The union boss got into a war of words with management over the unfair treatment of the workers.
See also: of, war, word

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WendaWEN-dəEnglish (Rare)
Malindamə-LIN-dəEnglish
BrighamBRIG-əmEnglish (Rare)
Hyledd-Welsh
Guglielmogool-LYEL-moItalian
Bales[beilz]