Cross Swords With (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Cross Swords With (someone) Idiom mean?

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cross swords with (someone) What does cross swords with (someone) mean?	to have an argument with someone	I do not want to cross swords with the head teacher again.
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bazillion What does "bazillion" mean?	a vast, enormous, or indefinite amount.	I've got like a bazillion things to do.
stuff a sock in it What does "stuff a sock in it" mean?	be quiet; shut up; stop stalking
live up to one's end of the bargain What does "live up to one's end of the bargain" mean?	do as was promised in a bargain	The young boy did not live up to his end of the bargain when he did not make an effort to finish his homework before watching television.
the moment of truth What does "the moment of truth" mean?	the point where someone has to face the reality of a situation	The moment of truth for the sprinter came when the final qualifying race for the Olympics began.
in print What does "in print" mean?	a book or magazine is available for sale from the publisher	The book which I am looking for is still in print.
Mind you What does "Mind you" mean?	I want you to notice and understand something	I don`t want to work any more overtime. Mind you, if there is an emergency I will be happy to work extra hours.
on the dole What does "on the dole" mean?	to be receiving welfare	This area is very poor and there are many people on the dole who live here.
Sit pretty What does "Sit pretty" mean?	Someone who's sitting pretty is in a very advantageous situation.
hustler What does "hustler" mean?	swindler; someone who deceives people out of money

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Cross Swords With (someone) Idiom