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cross swords
cross swords
cross swords
(with someone)
Fig.
to become the adversary of someone.
Gloria loved an argument and was looking forward to crossing swords with Sally.
See also:
cross
,
sword
cross swords (with
somebody
)
(
slightly formal
)
to argue with someone
The candidates crossed swords on several issues, including taxes, guns and immigration.
See also:
cross
,
sword
cross swords
Fight, either verbally or physically. For example,
At every policy meeting the two vice-presidents crossed swords
. This phrase alludes to the ancient form of combat using swords. Also see
at sword's point
.
See also:
cross
,
sword
cross swords
To quarrel or fight.
See also:
cross
,
sword
Common Names:
Name
Gender
Pronounced
Usage
Hermokrates
-
Ancient Greek
Nilofer
-
Indian (Muslim)
Pruett
['pru:ət]
Eadric
-
Anglo-Saxon
Myron
MIE-rən
(English)
, muy-rawn
(Ancient Greek)
English, Ancient Greek
Roxelana
-
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