"the fur flies" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=the fur flies}} the fur flies
  1. There is a vicious fight or disagreement. Related terms: fur-flying, the feathers fly
    Sense id: en-the_fur_flies-en-phrase-JTA~PLB6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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