join issue
Of two people, to argue with one another.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The two politicians join issue over the new tax law.”
“During the meeting, the manager and the lead developer joined issue regarding the project deadline.”
“The scholars joined issue on the interpretation of the ancient text, debating its historical significance for several hours.”
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fudge the issue
Adopt a solution to a specific problem which does not address the larger, more general problem of which the specific problem is an instance.
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join forces
To combine labour, to come together, to unite.
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join hands
To work together to achieve a common goal.
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join the club
An expression of sympathy for a shared experience.
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joined at the hip
Closely connected, as in an intimate friendship.
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side issue
An issue or topic which is not of direct significance to a primary concern.
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teething issues
Synonym of teething troubles.
Last updated August 10, 2026