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Meaning of the word "lock horns" in English

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lock horns

US /lɑːk hɔːrnz/
UK /lɑːk hɔːrnz/
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Idiom

1.

to argue or fight with someone

Example:
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The two politicians often lock horns over economic policy.
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I knew we would lock horns eventually on this issue.
Synonym:
clashcontenddisagreedisputequarrel
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