Idiom
Lock Horns
Definition
A figurative phrase used to refer to a situation in which two people or groups are in conflict with one another.
Examples
The two politicians have been locking horns over their stances on healthcare reform.
The two basketball teams locked horns in a heated rivalry game.
Origin
Thought to originate from the image of two animals butting heads during a fight.
FAQs
Question
What does it mean when someone says they are ‘locking horns’?
Answer
It means they are in a heated argument or competition with someone else.