cross swords

Related to word: cross

Idiom

Definition

  1. To engage in a conflict or dispute with someone; to argue or debate.

    (與某人)意見不合;爭論、辯論。

    • The two supervisors crossed swords several times during the meeting about the company's future direction.

      兩位主管在會議中多次就公司未來方向發生爭執。

    • They often cross swords on political issues, always engaging in heated debates.

      他們經常在政治議題上交鋒,總是進行激烈的辯論。

    • The two scientists often crossed swords over the interpretation of the research findings.

      這兩位科學家經常在研究結果的解釋上發生爭執。