fur-flying: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Generalinformalidiomatic
  • Characterized by violent conflict, heated argument, or intense dispute; marked by great agitation or excitement.

  Examples

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  • The meeting got really intense, with fur-flying as the two managers argued over the budget cuts.

    La reunión se puso realmente intensa, con peleas acaloradas mientras los dos gerentes discutían sobre los recortes presupuestarios.

  • You could tell the fur was flying during the debate last night; everyone was shouting their points passionately.

    Se notaba que había mucha tensión durante el debate anoche; todos gritaban sus puntos con pasión.

  • If the fur flies at the board meeting tomorrow, it might be because of the new policy changes proposed.

    Si hay una pelea acalorada en la reunión de la junta mañana, podría ser debido a los cambios de política propuestos.

• 2.

  Generalliteral
  • With fur (or hair) being dislodged and blown or scattered through the air, as during a physical struggle.

  Examples

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  • During the dog grooming session, there was fur-flying everywhere as the anxious pet tried to escape.

    Durante la sesión de peluquería canina, el pelo volaba por todas partes mientras la mascota ansiosa intentaba escapar.

  • The cat fight left fur flying all over the living room, making a big mess for the owners to clean up.

    La pelea de gatos dejó pelo volando por toda la sala, causando un gran desorden para que los dueños limpien.

  • As the huskies raced through the snow, fur was flying in the cold wind, creating a wild scene around the trail.

    Mientras los huskies corrían por la nieve, el pelaje volaba con el viento frío, creando una escena salvaje alrededor del sendero.

  • When the two rabbits started fighting, there was fur flying so much that it looked like a cloud of fluff in the hutch.

    Cuando los dos conejos comenzaron a pelear, el pelaje volaba tanto que parecía una nube de pelusa en la jaula.