cross swords
激烈争论或打斗
正式·表示激烈争论或对抗
英文释义
to engage in a conflict or argument
例句
The two politicians crossed swords during the debate over tax reform.
典故来源
源自中世纪击剑比赛,双方剑刃相交表示开始对抗,后引申为激烈争论或冲突。