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cross swords (with someone) Fig. to become the adversary of someone. Gloria loved an argument and was looking forward to crossing swords with Sally. cross swords (with somebody) (slightly formal) to argue with someone The candidates crossed swords on several issues, including taxes, guns and immigration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Before the two can cross swords, a large black void crackling with electricity opens up under our hero, and he's sucked in. I continue to cross swords with my rude inquisitor of the day before, but at least now I'm bold enough to reprimand him when necessary. Angry swordfish have even "run through" crew members on fishing boats and one reportedly tried to cross swords with the submersible, Alvin, 2,000 feet below the surface. |
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