an axe to grind »
A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
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bring it on »
Used to indicate one's willingness to accept a challenge, confront a threat, etc.
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come to grips »
To confront or deal with directly.
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face off »
Either an actual or a figurative face to face confrontation, especially a bitter one.
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face the music »
To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
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face up to »
To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.
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flutter in the dovecote »
I further argued that the principal cause for the political deadlock that persisted for thirty years after the guns fell silent was Israeli intransigence rather than Arab intransigence. The appearance of the first wave of revisionist studies excited a great deal of interest and controversy in the media and more than a flutter in the academic dovecote. — Israel Confronts Its Past.
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loaded for bear »
Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.
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loaded for bear »
Thoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation.
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pitched battle »
An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.
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tail between one's legs »
A reaction to a confrontation, specifically one with excessive shame and hurt pride.
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take sides »
To ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.
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take the bull by the horns »
To confront a difficulty, rather than avoiding it.
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turf war »
A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.
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