not have a leg to stand on »
To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.
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pissing contest »
An argument which is instigated, or exacerbated while consuming alcohol.
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pitched battle »
An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.
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pull one's head in »
To withdraw as a turtle might; to discontinue support of a particular argument.
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run in »
argument
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slanging match »
A row; an argument in which names are called.
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slippery slope »
A logical argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects to some conclusion.
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so there »
A defiant expression used to finish a poorly-made argument.
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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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take someone's point »
To agree with what a person says; to understand a person's argument and be persuaded by it.
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talk somebody under the table »
With excessive talk or numerous arguments.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.
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trench mouth »
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, a severe bacterial infection of the gums, typically characterized by inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration, necrotized tissue, pain, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue, and halitosis.
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walk and chew gum at the same time »
To do something very easy.
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waste breath »
To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.
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