Definition of (be) spoiling for
: to have a strong desire for (something, such as a fight)
They are spoiling for an argument. The team is spoiling for a rematch.
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“(be) spoiling for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%28be%29%20spoiling%20for. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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