cross fire
noun
Definition of cross fire
1a : firing (as in combat) from two or more points so that the lines of fire crossb : a situation wherein the forces of opposing factions meet, cross, or clash caught in a political cross fire
2 : rapid or heated exchange of words
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viewers tune in to witness the weekly cross fire between the liberal and conservative commentators
1799
First Known Use of cross fire
1799
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