argue the toss en · VERB
Etymology
Possibly derived from the toss of a coin to decide something, such as before a cricket or football match.
Meanings
- (UK, especially) To dispute a decision already made, when inappropriate to do so.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| argues the toss | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| argued the toss | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| argued the toss | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| arguing the toss | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |