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Split Hairs - to argue about small, unimportant differences Origin: Shakespeare used this expression in the 1600s in one of his plays and "splitting hairs" has been widely used since.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoit is trying to make petty distinctions that do not have any serious differences. So, dont waste time arguing, just take it the way it is
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∙ 12y agoSplitting hairs means drawing attention to insignificant details in order to find fault with something.
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What does the idiomatic expression 'You're just splitting hairs' mean?
to argue about very small differences or unimportant details
What does the idiom heavy eyed mean?
at ugly stupid eyeswith hairs and fungi
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does idiom mean in poetry?
idiom means expression like a page in a book
What does the idiom badjohn mean?
Simply its mean a bully.
What does the idiom you have a splitting headache mean?
A very severe headache, as if an imaginary axe is "splitting your head in two".
What actors and actresses appeared in Splitting Hairs - 1922?
The cast of Splitting Hairs - 1922 includes: Clyde Cook
What does the idiomatic expression 'You're just splitting hairs' mean?
to argue about very small differences or unimportant details
What actors and actresses appeared in Splitting Hairs - 2012?
The cast of Splitting Hairs - 2012 includes: Owen Benjamin as himself Abby Elliott as herself David Koechner as himself
What does the idiom heavy eyed mean?
at ugly stupid eyeswith hairs and fungi
How much time does it take for the earth to spin on it's axis is?
With out splitting hairs 24 hours is the excepted answer.
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does the idiom what you have in mind mean?
It's not really an idiom. It means "what are you thinking about."
RFP responses idiom what does it mean?
RFP is not an idiom. It's an abbreviation.
What does Had him by the short hairs mean?
It means you have a grip on him by his pubic hairs.
What does sieve mean in idiom terms?
"Sieve" is not an idiom. See the related link.
What does this idiom mean tip of your nostrol?
It's not an idiom. It means the tip of your nostril.
