tug of war
idiomA dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back-and-forth dispute.
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pissing war
An immature dispute over some trivial matter.
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tug one's forelock
To show deference or obsequious respect.
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turf war
A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.
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war bride
A company or individual whose business is increased by warfare.
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war of nerves
Warfare characterized by psychological manipulation, involving tactics intended to demoralize, frighten, and unnerve opponents in order to prompt surrender.
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war of words
A heated exchange of threatening or inflammatory statements.
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win the battle, but lose the war
To achieve a portion of a goal, but fail to achieve the entire goal.