Pick a quarrel Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɔɹəɫ
PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl
pˈɪk/ /æɪ/ /kwˈɒɹəl
PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl
释义
To deliberately start an argument or conflict with someone, often over something minor.
用法与细微差别
This expression is somewhat formal/literary and usually describes intentional provocation. Use with 'with' (e.g., 'pick a quarrel with'). More common in writing or polite speech than casual talk; 'start a fight' or 'pick a fight' are more colloquial alternatives.
Spanish: buscar pelea - provocar una peleaPortuguese (BR): arranjar briga - provocar uma brigaPortuguese (PT): arranjar confusão - provocar uma discussãoChinese (Simplified): 挑起争吵Chinese (Traditional): 挑起爭吵Hindi: झगड़ा करना (जान-बूझकर)Arabic: إثارة شجارBengali: ঝগড়া করা - বিবাদ লাগানোRussian: ссориться нарочно - затеять ссоруJapanese: いちゃもんをつける - けんかを売るVietnamese: gây chuyện - kiếm chuyện gây gổKorean: 시비를 걸다 - 일부러 다투다Turkish: kavga çıkarmak - tartışma başlatmakUrdu: جھگڑا لگانا - جھگڑا کرنا (جان بوجھ کر)Indonesian: mengajak bertengkar - mencari gara-gara
例句
Don't pick a quarrel with your brother over toys.
basic
She tried to pick a quarrel with her friend at lunch.
basic
Why do you always pick a quarrel when you are tired?
basic
He seemed to pick a quarrel just to get attention.
natural
Are you trying to pick a quarrel with me over nothing?
natural
It's pointless to pick a quarrel about small mistakes.
natural