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cross fire

–noun
1. lines of gunfire from two or more positions or combatants crossing one another, or a single one of such lines.
2. a brisk exchange of words or opinions.
3. a situation involving conflicting claims, forces, etc.
Also, crossfire.


Origin:
1855–60
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