argue the toss
(especially, UK) To dispute a decision already made, when inappropriate to do so.
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(especially, UK) To dispute a decision already made, when inappropriate to do so.
“Going to argue the toss on this. :) 'Bath sponges' come from the sea. Loofahs are plant-derived. I know, because I grew them one season. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luffa”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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