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cross fire

 
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–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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cross·fire   (krôs'fīr', krŏs'-)   
n.  

  1. Lines of fire from two or more positions crossing each other at a single point: soldiers caught in crossfire.

  2. A confrontational situation in which opposing factions, forces, views, or opinions converge: "caught in the crossfire in a battle over Internet site names" (Denise Caruso).

  3. Rapid, heated discussion.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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