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Idiom: Cross Swords

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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cross,‎ sword., to place or hold two swords so they cross each other.

To fight with someone; to duel.

To quarrel or argue with someone; to have a dispute with someone.

For males, to urinate simultaneously such that the streams intersect.

Example Sentences

1
The siblings often cross swords over trivial matters.
2
The two teams will cross swords in the championship final.

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