Tangle With (Verb)
Meaning
Get involved in or with.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The local residents tangle with the developers over the proposed construction plan for the new high-rise building.
- She's learned not to tangle with her sister-in-law during family gatherings to avoid any unnecessary drama.
- The police have had to tangle with the large group of protesters blocking the highway multiple times this month.
- He's not someone you want to tangle with, especially after he's had a few drinks.
- The politician has been hesitant to tangle with the powerful oil lobby, fearing negative repercussions for her campaign.