drawn

the battle lines are drawn

something that you say when two arguing groups have discovered exactly what they disagree about, and are ready to fight each other. The battle lines are drawn for the leadership contest.

See also: battle, line

be at daggers drawn (British & Australian)

if two people or groups are at daggers drawn, they are angry and ready to fight or argue with each other. Local residents are at daggers drawn with the council over rubbish collection. (often + with) The two countries have several times been at daggers drawn over the future of the island. (often + over)

See also: dagger