cross swords

US /krɔs sɔrdz/
UK /krɔs sɔrdz/
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争论, 发生争执, 意见不合

to argue or disagree with someone

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The two politicians often cross swords on economic policy.
两位政治家经常在经济政策上争论不休
I try to avoid crossing swords with my boss.
我尽量避免和老板发生争执