Get into an argument Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənt

GET IN-too an AR-gyuh-ment

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɑːɡjuːmənt

get IN-too an AR-gyoo-ment

Definition

To start having a disagreement or verbal fight with someone, usually when both sides speak strongly and may feel upset.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal situations. Implies a heated exchange, not just a mild disagreement. Often followed by 'with': 'get into an argument with someone'. Key alternatives: 'have an argument', 'get into a fight' (more physical). Often softer than 'fight'.

• Spanish: entrar en una discusión - pelearse (verbalmente)
• Portuguese (BR): entrar em uma discussão - brigar (verbalmente)
• Portuguese (PT): entrar numa discussão - zangar-se (verbalmente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 吵架 - 爭論
• Chinese (Traditional): 吵架 - 爭論
• Hindi: बहस में पड़ना - झगड़ना (बातचीत में)
• Arabic: الدخول في جدال - التشاجر (كلامياً)
• Bengali: তর্কে জড়ানো - ঝগড়ায় জড়ানো
• Russian: ссориться - вступать в спор
• Japanese: 口論になる - 言い争いになる
• Vietnamese: tranh cãi - cãi nhau
• Korean: 언쟁에 휘말리다 - 말다툼하다
• Turkish: tartışmaya girmek
• Urdu: بحث میں پڑنا - جھگڑا کرنا
• Indonesian: terlibat dalam argumen - berdebat

Example Sentences

I don't want to get into an argument with you.

basic

They often get into an argument about money.

basic

Try not to get into an argument during the meeting.

basic

Every time we talk politics, we get into an argument.

natural

She doesn’t like to get into an argument over small things.

natural

We somehow always get into an argument when we’re tired.

natural