كيف تنطق "lock horns"
expression
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈhɔɹnz
LAHK HORNZ
lˈɒk/ /hˈɔːnz
LOK HAWNZ
التعريف
To strongly argue, disagree, or fight with someone, usually over an issue or idea. Originally refers to animals fighting with their horns.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈhɔɹnz
الإنجليزية البريطانية
lˈɒk/ /hˈɔːnz
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
LAHK HORNZ
بريطاني
LOK HAWNZ
استمع في السياق
The two managers locked horns during the meeting.
Politicians often lock horns over new laws.
My brother and I locked horns over who would do the chores.
They tend to lock horns whenever money comes up.