be spoiling for a fight, argument, etc.

be spoiling for (something)

To be particularly eager or enthusiastic for something. Used especially in the phrase "be spoiling for a fight. Come on, don't engage with that drunken fool, he's spoiling for a fight!See also: spoil

be ˌspoiling for a ˈfight, argument, etc.

want to fight, argue, etc. with somebody very much: Are you spoiling for a fight? ♢ The teachers’ union is spoiling for a fight with the Government.See also: spoil