Meaning of 'At daggers drawn'
What does the saying 'At daggers drawn' mean?
Idiom: At daggers drawn
Meaning:
If people are at daggers drawn, they are very angry and close to violence.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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