cross swords
cross swords — idiom
1. to get into a direct argument with someone because you strongly disagree.
to get into a direct argument with someone because you strongly disagree.
Kofi crossed swords with the coach over the team's travel plans.
cross swords with + person over + issue
At the budget meeting, Saira crossed swords with two senior partners.
used for a clear public disagreement
The mayor crossed swords with local shop owners over new parking fees.
After the last train left early, Camila crossed swords with the station manager.
Ezra and his aunt crossed swords over whether to sell the family cafe.
- clash
often suggests a strong disagreement in public or in a meeting
- argue
more general and less vivid than this idiom
- lock horns
another idiom for entering a forceful disagreement
- agree
used when both sides accept the same view or plan
文法句型
cross swords with + person
cross swords with + person over + issue
cross swords over + issue
用法筆記
Usually used with with to name the person or group on the other side of the argument. Over often introduces the topic that caused the disagreement.