run-in
US /ˈrʌn.ɪn/
UK /ˈrʌn.ɪn/
1.
prise de bec, altercation, démêlé
a disagreement or argument
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He had a nasty run-in with his boss yesterday.
Il a eu une vilaine prise de bec avec son patron hier.
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She had a brief run-in with the law.
Elle a eu un bref démêlé avec la justice.