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Date: Jun 22 2007

Quote

1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.

“We have a fuckin’ row every day. It’s love and war.”

- Metal singer Ozzy Osborne on his tumultuous relationship with his wife and manager, Sharon. (Blender)

Definition

1. Definition - Study the definition.

a noisy argument

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

You might be familiar with the word “row.” When pronounced to rhyme with “low” it’s a verb that means to push a boat through the water using an oar, or a noun that means a bunch of things lined up in a straight line, like a row of seats in a theater.

But when “row” rhymes with “now,” it signifies a yelling match between some people. Rows doesn’t usually involve kicks and punches, but they often come close. “Row” is a word that often shows up in newspaper headlines. For instance, Three arrested over violent row and Row sparks violent clashes in Egypt.

Ozzy and Sharon Osborne have been married for 25 years, and they famously fought and separated a few times in their first years together. But even now things don’t always go perfectly for them. In fact, Ozzy says they argue every day. They even used to have a reality TV show called The Osbornes where you could watch their rows.

Examples

1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.

“The row turned to violence when one man insulted the other’s mother.”

“I had a row with my mom this morning because I came in so late last night.”

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