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2021-06-11 12:06
To split hairs American Verb + object/complement
To have an argument about small and unimportant details or differences
Despite previous agreements, Jane and her husband still split hairs at the court.
Dexter is often willing to pay the whole bills because he hates to split hairs with friends about charges.
I don't want to split hairs on several cents, but my total bill is $50.03, not $50,3.
We couldn't finish this project soon, unless you two stopped splitting hairs.
To argue with somebody
When an argument or a fight occurs, both parties involved are responsible for it.
To cause an argument or a fight
The verb "split" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
This phrase is used to describe something very modern or updated or something that no longer looks like what it's used to.
It has been a long time since I left my high school, and now I have to admit that it's certainly not your father's high school anymore.
