Lingo

Unfriendliness

8 Words

4m

1.
[part] brass rags with {sb}
Phrase

to quarrel or argue with someone

I'm not sure why they were parting brass rags with each other, but it was clear that they were not getting along.

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2.
on (good|friendly) terms
Phrase

having an enjoyable or friendly relationship with someone and be able to make good interactions with them

They are on good terms after resolving their differences.

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3.
(no|little) love lost between
content.sentence

used to say that two people, teams, organizations, etc. dislike one another

In the competitive world of business, there is often little love lost between rival companies.

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4.
fair-weather friend
Noun

a person who is only a friend during good times and is not supportive or reliable during difficult or challenging times

Lisa claimed to be my friend, but she disappeared when I needed her the most.She turned out to be a fair-weather friend.

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5.
cold shoulder
Noun

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

After our argument, my sister has been giving me the cold shoulder, refusing to speak to me.

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6.
cat-and-dog life
Phrase

a life that is full of fights and arguments

The couple's marriage turned into a cat-and-dog life.They were always arguing about money, chores, and even the smallest things.

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7.
[drop] {sb/sth} like a bad habit
Phrase

to quickly and completely end a relationship or association with someone or something, usually due to negative or undesirable qualities or behaviors

After realizing that the project was going nowhere, the team decided to drop it like a bad habit and focus on more promising opportunities.

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8.
{not} [give] {sb/sth} (any|) house room
Phrase

to not tolerate or accept someone or something in a particular place or situation

Despite their pleas for forgiveness, the company did not give the dishonest employees house room and terminated their contracts immediately.

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