Argue the toss

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British Idiom

Mainly used in the UK, so understanding local context is important when using it.

When I moved to London, I had to learn phrases like 'argue the toss' to blend in.

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Pointlessness

The phrase often implies that the argument is pointless or the outcome won't change.

He's wasting his breath trying to argue the toss with the referee's final decision.

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Negative Connotation

Using this phrase can imply a negative view of someone's insistence on arguing.

She's always ready to argue the toss, even over clear-cut rules.