Meaning of the word "pick a fight/ quarrel" in English

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pick a fight/ quarrel

US /pɪk ə ˈfaɪt/ˈkwɔːr.əl/
UK /pɪk ə ˈfaɪt/ˈkwɔːr.əl/
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Idiom

1.

to intentionally start an argument or fight with someone

Example:
He's always trying to pick a fight with his brother.
Don't pick a quarrel over something so trivial.
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