Collocation
have an argument
to disagree strongly with someone, often in an angry way
Definition
'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 do not want to have an argument in front of the kids.”
Examples
- We had an argument last night, but we apologized this morning.
- She had an argument with her manager about the schedule.
- They often have an argument over small things like where to eat.
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- He was stressed after having an argument with a customer.
- If you have an argument, try to listen before you respond.
- We ended up having an argument because of a misunderstanding.
- I have had an argument with my neighbor about the noise more than once.
- They might have an argument if the deadline changes again.
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