don't argue
The phrase 'don't argue' is commonly used to instruct someone to stop disagreeing or debating, and has a unique application in Australian rules football.
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Definition
B1General
(common)A command to stop disagreeing or debating.
Example
- When the teacher said 'don't argue,' the students immediately quieted down.
C1Australian rules football
(sport, informal)To fend off an opponent by holding an arm out straight and pushing in their chest.
Example
- The player used a 'don't argue' to keep the defender at bay.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "don't argue":