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Shouting match
01
a loud argument
Idiom
Informal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
shouting matches
What is the origin of the idiom "shouting match" and when to use it?
The idiom "shouting match" originated from the literal act of engaging in a heated argument or disagreement that involves loud and intense shouting between two or more individuals. Figuratively, this expression is used to convey the idea of a confrontational verbal confrontation where emotions run high and rational discourse is abandoned.
Examples
The meeting descended into a shouting match as participants angrily debated the proposed changes to the project.
