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A minor dispute or disagreement

An unexpected and unfortunate occurrence

Unsuitable timing

Noun

A minor dispute or disagreement

misunderstanding

difference of opinion

bit of argy-bargy

passage of arms

bone of contention

passage at arms

exchange of views

rough-and-tumble

knock-down-drag-out

contentiousness

heated discussion

verbal sparring

cause célèbre

knock down and drag out

acrimonious exchange

knock-down drag-out

exhibition of oneself

display of emotion

alarums and excursions

breach of the peace

conflict of interest

outbreak of violence

divided loyalties

fuss and bother

hustle and bustle

parting of the ways

street fighting

violent disorder

tempest in a teapot

storm in a teacup

channel of communication

exchange of ideas

question and answer session

wheeling and dealing

verbal exchange

information flow

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“Meanwhile, the largest contretemps of the campaign season erupted between two studios that are not even in the race for best picture.”

Noun

An unexpected and unfortunate occurrence

unfortunate occurrence

stroke of bad luck

reverse of fortune

unfortunateness

unfortunate incident

stroke of ill luck

unpredictable outcome

difficult going

serious accident

rough situation

pain in the backside

pain in the rear

trials and tribulations

pain in the neck

pain in the bum

harsh conditions

tough situation

reversal of fortune

thorn in the flesh

kick in the teeth

sticky situation

stumbling block

difficult situation

awkward situation

problematic situation

critical situation

unfortunate situation

tricky situation

tight situation

thorn in your side

lack of success

unfortunate thing

sorry condition

cause for disappointment

no-win situation

cause for regret

piece of bad luck

thorn in one's side

fly in the ointment

source of regret

devil's own luck

unfair assessment

devastating blow

impecuniousness

pressure cooker

inappropriateness

coming to nothing

falling through

fatal attraction

spanner in the works

financial distress

worst-case scenario

unwanted responsibility

unfortunate development

soft underbelly

whole new ballgame

flash in the pan

negative aspect

source of distress

extreme suffering

teething trouble

bolt from the blue

bolt out of the blue

millstone round one's neck

way of the world

times we live in

school of hard knocks

hand one is dealt

usual state of affairs

way the cookie crumbles

human condition

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“A contretemps involving mistaken identities reminiscent of the opera lightheartedly weaves through the antics of farmers, dwellers, and other rural folk.”

Noun

Unsuitable timing

inopportune moment

unfortunate time

unsuitable time

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