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Phrase(s): debate (with someone) about something
1. to enter into a long and disciplined discussion on a particular subject with someone. • Our team debated with the other team about the chances for world peace. • The candidates debate about taxes tomorrow. • We will debate with them about health care. 2. Fig. to argue with someone about something. • I do not intend to debate with you about that matter. • Tom did not agree to debate about it.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs