争长论短 meaning in English
dispute with sb. about some insignificant matters; argue; engage in controversies of not much importance; squabble over rights and wrongs; wrangle about sth
Examples
- Arguing with women is beyond my capacity , especially in the state of psychological inferiority in which i then found myself
跟女人争长论短，我没那本事，尤其是在当时那种心理上占下风时，更是不在行。 - The din of store - holder crying their warns , of donkeys and porters clearing away from themselves by shouting vigorously and would - be purchasers arguing and bargaining is continuous makes you dizzy
这里十分热闹嘈杂，摊贩不停的叫卖声，驴子的嘶咛声和搬运工大声吆喝着的人们让路，要买不买拿不住主意的顾客，争长论短，讨价还价，如此嘈杂之声不绝于耳，真让人眼花头晕。