to see eye to eye (with someone) : My sister didn’t see eye to eye with me about how to tell my parents about the problem., to agree with someone, to contradict : If you're both going to lie, at least stick to the same story and don't contradict each other!, to say the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong, to have an issue with someone/something : I feel like my dad has an issue with me having a husband with a different religion., to dislike or disapprove of someone or something and let it upset or worry you, to take issue with someone/something (over something) : I must take issue with a comment you made yesterday., to disagree strongly, to clash with someone : Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities., to fight or argue with someone, to tempt : The offer of free credit tempted her into buying a new car., to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong, to gang up on someone : Johnnie says the girls in his class are ganging up on him and teasing him., to unite as a group against someone, to intervene : The teacher intervened when the students started arguing., to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse, to back down : Eventually, Roberto backed down and apologized., to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated, to pick a fight : Some kids were teasing him, trying to pick a fight., to intentionally start a fight, to find a compromise : They eventually found a compromise that worked for both sides., to reach an agreement in which both sides accept less than they originally wanted, an underlying issue : Their constant arguments were only a symptom of an underlying issue in the relationship., the real or deeper problem that is causing a situation, even if it is not immediately obvious, a control freak : She’s such a control freak that she checks every little detail herself., someone who is determined to make things happen in exactly the way they want and who tries to make other people do what they want, apologetic : She was so apologetic about forgetting my birthday it was almost embarrassing., showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness, outrageous : It is outrageous that these buildings remain empty while thousands of people have no homes., shocking and morally unacceptable, advisable : It's advisable to book seats at least a week in advance., sensible or recommended in a particular situation

Arguments (Part 1)

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