slanging match

idiomatic

(idiomatic) A row; an argument in which names are called.

Japanese Meaning

互いに罵り合う激しい口論、喧嘩

What started as a minor disagreement quickly turned into a slanging match that derailed the entire meeting.

些細な意見の相違が、たちまち激しい口論に発展して会議を台無しにした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) A row; an argument in which names are called.

slanging matches

（ plural ）