cross swords with (one)
cross swords with (one)
To fight or argue with one. I only crossed swords with Danielle because we have different approaches to the experiment. Do not mention politics at a family dinner unless you want everyone to cross swords with each other. Oh, I've crossed swords with the principal about my curriculum many times before—I'm not worried.
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