1 C1 idiomatic neutral
To resolve a disagreement by arguing it through fully until a conclusion is reached.
"Instead of letting the tension linger, the two partners decided to quarrel out their differences once and for all."
inseparable
quarrel out
C1 neutral inseparable transitive
To settle a dispute or disagreement by arguing it through to a conclusion.
In plain English
To keep arguing until the fight is finished and settled.
What does "quarrel out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To quarrel until the argument is out — finished or exhausted.
Actually means
To keep arguing until the fight is finished and settled.
Usage tip
Quite rare in modern usage. Typically used with a reflexive pronoun or an object referring to the dispute itself: 'quarrel it out,' 'quarrel out their differences.' Implies the parties argue until the matter is resolved or one side gives in. More common in older or literary English.
Words that pair with "quarrel out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
differences dispute disagreement argument grievance
How to conjugate "quarrel out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
quarrel out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
quarrels out
he/she/it
Past simple
quarreled out
yesterday
Past participle
quarreled out
have + pp
-ing form
quarreling out
continuous
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