cross swords
Frequency: 4.83.5 per million words
usually figurative, meaning to have a disagreement or conflict
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Examples (10)
- The two politicians often crossed swords on economic policy.
- She had to cross swords with her colleagues to get her proposal approved.
- In the debate, the candidates crossed swords over environmental regulations.
- He's not afraid to cross swords with anyone who disagrees with him.
- The rival companies crossed swords in a fierce legal battle.
- It's rare for these two academics to agree; they frequently cross swords.
- The journalist crossed swords with the minister during the press conference.
- They crossed swords over the interpretation of the historical event.
- The CEO and the union leader crossed swords during the contract negotiations.
- Prepare to cross swords with the opposition on this critical issue.