pick a fight/ quarrel

US /pɪk ə ˈfaɪt/ˈkwɔːr.əl/
UK /pɪk ə ˈfaɪt/ˈkwɔːr.əl/
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找茬吵架, 挑起争吵

to intentionally start an argument or fight with someone

:
He's always trying to pick a fight with his brother.
他总是想和弟弟找茬吵架
Don't pick a quarrel over something so trivial.
不要为这种小事找茬吵架