pick a fight/ quarrel
US /pɪk ə ˈfaɪt/ˈkwɔːr.əl/
UK /pɪk ə ˈfaɪt/ˈkwɔːr.əl/

1.
找茬吵架, 挑起争吵
to intentionally start an argument or fight with someone
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He's always trying to pick a fight with his brother.
他总是想和弟弟找茬吵架。
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Don't pick a quarrel over something so trivial.
不要为这种小事找茬吵架。