be spoiling for a fight

相關詞: spoil

成語

Definition

  1. To be extremely eager to engage in a fight or argument.

    躁躇欲試

    • He's been nitpicking about everything lately, as if he's spoiling for a fight.

      他最近對每件事都吹毛求疵,彷彿很想找人吵架。

    • The union representatives have been spoiling for a fight with management ever since the new policy was announced.

      自從新政策宣布後,工會代表就一直想和管理層爭鬥。

    • The two football teams were yelling at each other before the game, clearly spoiling for a fight.

      兩支足球隊在比賽前互相叫囂,顯然很想打架。