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tangle with (someone or something) tangle with (someone or something)To fight, argue, or engage in a dispute with someone or something. I wouldn't tangle with them if I were you. They've got so much money that you'll never stand a chance in court. My brother always had a habit of tangling with kids much bigger than him. Trust me, she is not one to tangle with.See also: tangletangle with someone or something (over someone or something)to battle against someone or something about someone or something. Tim tangled with Karen over the children. I hope I don't have to tangle with the bank over this loan. I don't want to tangle with city hall.See also: tangletangle withv. To enter into argument, dispute, or conflict with someone or something: The tenants were afraid to tangle with their landlord's expensive lawyers.See also: tangletangle with someone/something in. to quarrel or fight with someone or something. It’s like tangling with a grizzly. See also: someone, something, tangle |