Examples:

• There is no more than to cross swords.
• We have no choice but to cross swords.
• It is also going to make it difficult for Mr Brinkhorst to cross swords with the Council if it is never here.
• I am willing to cross swords with you in public.
• Mr Menéndez del Valle, allow me once more to cross swords with you.
• Later, I'll show you how to cross swords!
• Why so eager to cross swords with me?
• Okay, from now on, I don't cross swords.
• Because I don't like to cross swords.
• But if it is as you say, if we will cross swords with the Scorpion, I would not force you to shed the blood of your kin.