fall out (with someone) (about someone or something)

fall out (with someone) (about someone or something)
fall out (with someone) (over something) & fall out (with someone) (about someone or something)
to quarrel or disagree with someone about something. •

Tony fell out with Nick about the video game.

Bill fell out with Sally over the question of buying a new car.

Bill fell out with John about who would sleep on the bottom bunk.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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