Collocation
have an argument
Definition
to disagree strongly with someone, often in an angry way
'have an argument' is a common English collocation. to disagree strongly with someone, often in an angry way
have + an argument (with + someone) (about/over + something)
“I had an argument with my brother about money.”
Examples
- They _____ an argument last night.
- I don't want to _____ an argument with you.
- She _____ an argument with her friend about politics.
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- We're _____ an argument right now, so I'll call you later.
- My parents often _____ arguments over money.
- He _____ an argument with the waiter and left the restaurant.
- Try not to _____ an argument in front of the children.
- If you _____ an argument with your boss, stay calm and speak politely.
- They _____ an argument over whose turn it was to drive.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable