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sledge-hammer argument

A strong argument that eliminates all opposition. I really want to win the debate next week, so I'm preparing a real sledge-hammer argument.

See also: argument

arguing for the sake of arguing

Continuing a disagreement solely out of obstinance. We have a potential compromise, so he's just arguing for the sake of arguing now.

See also: argue, of, sake

arguing for the sake of arguing

 and arguing for the sake of argument

arguing simply to be difficult or contrary. You are just arguing for the sake ofarguing. You don't even know what the issue is. He is annoying, because he is always arguing for the sake of argument.

See also: argue, of, sake

get into an argument (with someone) (about someone or something)

 and get into an argument (with someone) (over someone or something)

to enter a quarrel with someone about someone or something. I don't want to get into an argument with you about Dan. Mary got into an argument about money with Fred. I really don't want to get into an argument.

See also: argument, get

have an argument (with someone)

to argue with someone. Let's not have an argument with the boss. Tom and John had an argument.

See also: argument, have

pick a quarrel

(with someone) Go to pick a fight (with someone).

See also: pick, quarrel

for the sake of argument

in order to consider the possibility Assume, for the sake of argument, that what she says is true.

See also: argument, of, sake

argument

see under pick a quarrel.

pick a quarrel

Also, pick an argument or fight . Seek an opportunity to quarrel or argue with someone. For example, I don't want to pick a quarrel with you, or Jason was always in trouble for picking fights. These terms use pick in the sense of "select." [Mid-1400s]

See also: pick, quarrel