break a lance

To engage in a competition, battle, or confrontation, usually with someone or something. The newly elected congresswoman broke a lance with the House of Representatives today on the issue of discrimination in business. The faction sought to break a lance with the government as a means of securing greater autonomy.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ludovicus	-	Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Cari	KER-ee, KAR-ee	English
Barbie	['ba:bi]
Tayla	TAY-lə	English (Modern)
Magnhildr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Quidel	-	Native American, Mapuche