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
Bieitobee-AY-tawGalician
Chinweike-Western African, Igbo
Muirgen-Irish, Irish Mythology
JarrodJER-əd, JAR-ədEnglish
BeavisBEE-visPopular Culture
DiÁNaDEE-ah-nawHungarian