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join issue

idiom
Meaning

Of two people, to argue with one another.


Examples
SIMPLE

The two politicians join issue over the new tax law.

CONTEXTUAL

During the meeting, the manager and the lead developer joined issue regarding the project deadline.

COMPLEX

The scholars joined issue on the interpretation of the ancient text, debating its historical significance for several hours.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    join forces

    To combine labour, to come together, to unite.

  3. 03

    join hands

    To work together to achieve a common goal.

  4. 04

    join the club

    An expression of sympathy for a shared experience.

  5. 05

    side issue

    An issue or topic which is not of direct significance to a primary concern.

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