cross swords with (one)

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cross swords with (one)

To fight or argue with one. I only crossed swords with Danielle because we have different approaches to the experiment.
See also: cross, sword
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HENRIK LARSSON has taken his reputation in European football to new heights but Craig Moore can't wait to cross swords with him.
Football: MOORE THE MERRIER NOW HE'S FACING LARS
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