lock horns

US /lɑːk hɔːrnz/
UK /lɑːk hɔːrnz/
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争执, 冲突, 对抗

to argue or fight with someone

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The two politicians often lock horns over economic policy.
两位政治家经常在经济政策上争执不下
I knew we would lock horns eventually on this issue.
我知道我们最终会在这件事上发生争执