Wiktionary
vb. 1 (&lit cross sword English), to place or hold two swords so they cross each other. 2 To fight with someone; to duel. 3 (context idiomatic English) To quarrel or argue with someone; to have a dispute with someone.
Usage examples of "cross swords".
I'm thinking this lot had no notion they were about to cross swords with the Order of Tomanā.
I'm thinking this lot had no notion they were about to cross swords with the Order of Tomanak until they saw our colors.
I'm thinking this lot had no notion they were about to cross swords with the Order of Tomanâ.
It shall be considered no violation of your pledge for this dog and me to cross swords in equal play.
By midafternoon it was amply evident that though the enemy finally condescended to cross swords with women as well as men, they would riot be combing their beards in New Raetia’.
By midafternoon it was amply evident that though the enemy finally condescended to cross swords with women as well as men, they would riot be combing their beards in New Raetia's mirrors this night.
I'm thinking this lot had no notion they were about to cross swords with the Order of Tomanâ.
Im thinking this lot had no notion they were about to cross swords with the Order of Tomank until they saw our colors.