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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, cross·fire.
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
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| —n | |
| 1. | military converging fire from one or more positions |
| 2. | a lively exchange of ideas, opinions, etc |
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