Break a lance In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "break a lance", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-10-05 11:10

Meaning of Break a lance

Break a lance phrase

'To take part in a contest, fight a battle, or come into conflict, Normally, followed by "with someone or something."
 

 

I told him that was not the time nor the place to break a lance with him and left.

If my friend hadn't stopped me, I would have broken a lance with that bitch.

She stormed off because she wanted avoid breaking a lance with him.

Other phrases about:

go down swinging/fighting
to fight until the very end
pull in different/opposite directions
To have different or opposite intentions that cannot be accomplished together
It takes two to make a quarrel

When an argument or a fight occurs, both parties involved are responsible for it.

a fight to the finish
A fight, match or contest between two groups or people which may only end with the complete defeat of one side.
stormy relationship

A relationship that is full of disagreements or quarrels

Grammar and Usage of Break a lance

Verb Forms

  • breaking a lance
  • broke a lance
  • broken a lance

The verb "break" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Break a lance

This phrase comes from the practice of jousting.

The Origin Cited: Wikipedia .
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