The document discusses several idioms and phrases related to conflict and peace. It begins by explaining that a "war of words" refers to public criticism between opposing sides due to disagreement, while a "war of nerves" implies trying to gain psychological advantage in situations like sports. It then defines being "in the wars" as having injuries from accidents or fights. Additionally, it contrasts being "at peace with the world" and not feeling angry, with being "on the warpath" and looking to punish others. The document concludes by providing phrases related to preventing arguments, such as coming in peace, disturbing the peace, and keeping the peace.

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8.  During a recent conflict, it was reported that a ................... of words had broken out between the
two sides, meaning that they were publicly criticizing each other because of a serious
disagreement. A .....................of nerves, on the other hand, is a situation, often, but not
exclusively, in sport, where both sides try to gain a psychological advantage over their opponents
by making them worried or afraid.
 If you are in the ......................, you have injuries from being in an accident or a fight.
 If someone is on the ................path, they are angry about something and looking for someone to
punish for it. On the other hand, if you are at ................. with the world, you do not feel angry or
unhappy about anything. To be at .............. can also be used as a euphemism for dead.
 If you come in ..................., you arrive somewhere with friendly intentions but if you disturb the
....................., you behave in a noisy or violent way in public. Sometimes you might find that you
have to avoid or prevent an argument and, in this case, you need to keep the...........................

9.  What comes to mind when you hear the word
‘war’ / ‘peace’?
 Does war ever do any good?
 Do you think we'll ever stop starting wars?
 How do you think current wars could be stopped?
 What do you think future wars will be fought
over?
 When was the last time you heard of two
countries or groups signing a peace deal?
 Would you be a good peacemaker? Why do you
think this?
 Do you think there’ll ever be peace in the world?