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1 cross swords
(to quarrel or disagree: I try not to cross swords with my boss.) prekrižati meče -
2 sword
[so:d](a weapon with a long blade that is sharp on one or both edges: He drew his sword (from its sheath) and killed the man.) meč- swordsman
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- cross swords* * *[sɔ:d]1.nounmeč; sablja; slang bajonet; orožje; figuratively (vojaška) oblast, moč; uničenje z mečem; vojna, smrtat the point of the sword — na konici meča, figuratively z grožnjo vojne (smrti)the sword — vojaška oblast; vojna, klanjethe sword of the spirit religion božja besedacourt sword — meč, ki se nosi z dvorjansko oblekoto cross swords, to measure swords — prekrižati meče, spopasti se z meči, pomeriti se z mečito draw the sword — potegniti (izvleči) meč, začeti vojnoto put to the sword — obglaviti, usmrtiti (z mečem, s sabljo)to sheathe the sword — vtakniti meč v nožnico, nehati se vojskovati, nehati (končati) vojnoto throw one's sword into the scale figuratively podpreti svoje zahteve z mečem (orožjem), s silo;2.transitive verb (redko) posabljati, pobiti
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cross swords — When people cross swords, they argue or dispute. This expression is used when some groups accuse each other for non adherence to norms. Actually no sword is used but the tempo of the argument is high enough to cause worsening of the already bad… … The small dictionary of idiomes
cross swords — (with (someone)) to argue with someone. The candidates crossed swords on several issues, including taxes, guns and immigration … New idioms dictionary
cross swords — ► cross swords have an argument or dispute. Main Entry: ↑cross … English terms dictionary
cross swords — QUARREL, disagree, dispute, wrangle, bicker, be at odds, be at loggerheads, lock horns; fight, contend; informal scrap. → sword * * * phrasal : to come to grips : be drawn into combat or altercation cross swords with one s landlady over the rent… … Useful english dictionary
cross swords — {v. phr.}, {literary} To have an argument with; fight. Often used with with . * /Don t argue with the teacher; you re not old enough to cross swords with her./ … Dictionary of American idioms
cross swords — {v. phr.}, {literary} To have an argument with; fight. Often used with with . * /Don t argue with the teacher; you re not old enough to cross swords with her./ … Dictionary of American idioms
cross\ swords — v. phr. literary To have an argument with; fight. Often used with with . Don t argue with the teacher; you re not old enough to cross swords with her … Словарь американских идиом
cross swords with someone — cross swords (with (someone)) to argue with someone. The candidates crossed swords on several issues, including taxes, guns and immigration … New idioms dictionary
cross swords with — cross swords (with (someone)) to argue with someone. The candidates crossed swords on several issues, including taxes, guns and immigration … New idioms dictionary
cross swords with someone — cross swords with (someone) to argue with someone. We don t always agree, in fact I ve crossed swords with her several times at committee meetings … New idioms dictionary
cross swords with — (someone) to argue with someone. We don t always agree, in fact I ve crossed swords with her several times at committee meetings … New idioms dictionary