pissing war

territorial pissing

Any territorial behaviour exhibited by humans.

tug of war

A dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back-and-forth dispute.

turf war

A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.

war bride

A company or individual whose business is increased by warfare.

war of nerves

Warfare characterized by psychological manipulation, involving tactics intended to demoralize, frighten, and unnerve opponents in order to prompt surrender.

war of words

A heated exchange of threatening or inflammatory statements.

win the battle, but lose the war

To achieve a portion of a goal, but fail to achieve the entire goal.