at sixes and sevens »
In a state of dispute or disagreement.
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bone of contention »
Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached.
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circular firing squad »
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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come to terms »
To reach an agreement or settle a dispute.
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drop the gloves »
To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute.
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have an axe to grind »
To have a dispute, resentment, or grudge, sometimes with a disposition to act on that resentment covertly; to have a bias; to take issue with something.
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iron out »
To resolve (a dispute); to solve (a problem).
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pissing contest »
An immature dispute over some trivial matter.
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smoking gun »
Evidence, particularly of a crime, that is difficult or impossible to dispute.
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stage of the game »
A point in the progress of an ongoing dispute or process.
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sticking point »
A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.
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turf war »
A dispute over territory between rival gangs.
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