| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | a battle of nerves | contest of courage and calm |
| 2. | a battle royal | a chaotic fight among many |
| 3. | a bone of contention | a source of ongoing dispute |
| 4. | a clash of titans | fight between powerful rivals |
| 5. | a house divided | group split by conflict |
| 6. | a point of contention | an issue people argue about |
| 7. | a running battle | a continuing conflict |
| 8. | a sore point | a sensitive issue causing conflict |
| 9. | a sticking point | the main obstacle in agreement |
| 10. | a stormy relationship | one with frequent conflict |
| 11. | a war of attrition | slowly wearing the other down |
| 12. | all’s fair in love and war | anything goes to win |
| 13. | at each other’s throats | fighting or arguing intensely |
| 14. | battle of wills | stubborn struggle for control |
| 15. | bear a grudge | keep resentment toward someone |
| 16. | bite someone’s head off | speak angrily to someone |
| 17. | blow a gasket | suddenly become very angry |
| 18. | blow your top | lose your temper |
| 19. | bury the hatchet | make peace after conflict |
| 20. | call a truce | stop fighting temporarily |
| 21. | call someone’s bluff | challenge a false threat |
| 22. | cause a ruckus | create a noisy disturbance |
| 23. | clear the air | resolve tension by talking |
| 24. | cutthroat competition | ruthless rivalry |
| 25. | divide and conquer | split opponents to defeat them |
| 26. | dog-eat-dog | ruthless competitive environment |
| 27. | double-cross | betray someone for advantage |
| 28. | draw a line in the sand | set a firm limit |
| 29. | drive a wedge | create division between people |
| 30. | even the score | get equal revenge |
| 31. | fan the flames | intensify anger or conflict |
| 32. | fight dirty | use unfair methods |
| 33. | fight tooth and nail | fight with all effort |
| 34. | fly off the handle | lose temper suddenly |
| 35. | forgive and forget | stop holding a grudge |
| 36. | get your back up | become offended and defensive |
| 37. | give as good as you get | return aggression equally |
| 38. | give no quarter | show no mercy in conflict |
| 39. | give someone a hard time | treat someone harshly |
| 40. | give someone hell | punish or scold harshly |
| 41. | go for the jugular | attack at the weakest point |
| 42. | go head-to-head | compete directly against someone |
| 43. | go to the mat | fight very hard for something |
| 44. | hash it out | discuss until resolved |
| 45. | have it out | settle a dispute by arguing |
| 46. | hit a nerve | cause a strong upset reaction |
| 47. | hit below the belt | fight unfairly |
| 48. | hold a grudge | keep resentment for long time |
| 49. | hold your own | compete successfully despite pressure |
| 50. | jump down someone’s throat | respond with sudden anger |
| 51. | kick up a fuss | make a noisy complaint |
| 52. | kiss and make up | reconcile after a quarrel |
| 53. | let bygones be bygones | forget past conflicts |
| 54. | level playing field | equal conditions for competition |
| 55. | lock horns | argue or fight fiercely |
| 56. | look for trouble | seek conflict deliberately |
| 57. | lose your cool | stop staying calm |
| 58. | make a scene | cause public embarrassment by anger |
| 59. | make a song and dance | make an unnecessary fuss |
| 60. | make trouble | cause problems or conflict |
| 61. | make waves | cause trouble or controversy |
| 62. | meet halfway | compromise with the other side |
| 63. | move the goalposts | change rules to gain advantage |
| 64. | much ado about nothing | a lot of fuss over little |
| 65. | nurse a grudge | keep resentment and feed it |
| 66. | patch things up | repair a strained relationship |
| 67. | pick a fight | start a quarrel deliberately |
| 68. | play hardball | use tough, aggressive tactics |
| 69. | poke the bear | provoke a dangerous opponent |
| 70. | pour oil on troubled waters | calm a tense situation |
| 71. | pull no punches | speak or act bluntly |
| 72. | push someone’s buttons | provoke someone intentionally |
| 73. | put up a fight | resist strongly |
| 74. | raise a stink | complain loudly and angrily |
| 75. | raise Cain | cause a loud disturbance |
| 76. | raise hell | cause serious trouble |
| 77. | rattle someone’s cage | provoke or unsettle someone |
| 78. | read someone the riot act | scold severely |
| 79. | rip into someone | attack verbally with anger |
| 80. | rock the boat | cause trouble in a stable situation |
| 81. | rub someone the wrong way | annoy or irritate someone |
| 82. | see red | become very angry |
| 83. | smooth things over | reduce anger and conflict |
| 84. | sparks fly | conflict becomes intense |
| 85. | split the difference | compromise between two positions |
| 86. | stand your ground | refuse to back down |
| 87. | start something | begin a conflict |
| 88. | stir up trouble | cause conflict deliberately |
| 89. | take no prisoners | act ruthlessly to win |
| 90. | take the gloves off | fight without restraint |
| 91. | take up the gauntlet | accept a challenge |
| 92. | tear someone apart | criticize or attack harshly |
| 93. | the gloves are off | the fight is now serious |
| 94. | throw a fit | have an angry outburst |
| 95. | throw down the gauntlet | issue a challenge |
| 96. | up in arms | angry and ready to fight |
| 97. | up the ante | increase the stakes |
| 98. | upset the apple cart | ruin plans and cause conflict |
| 99. | war of words | hostile exchange of statements |
| 100. | watch your back | be alert for betrayal |