| 词汇 | be on a collision course |
| 释义 | Idiom be on a collision course if two people or groups are on a collision course, they are doing or saying things which are certain to cause a serious disagreement or a fight between them.All attempts at diplomacy have broken down and the two states now appear to be on a collision course.The British government is on a collision course with the American administration over trade tariffs. (often + with)be on a collision courseOf a person, group, or object, to be on a certain path to conflict, collision, destruction, or ruin with someone or something else. The radical coalition is set to be on a collision course with the majority government this year. Little did the passengers know that their train was on a collision course with disaster. be on a colˈlision course (with somebody/something)1 be in a situation which is almost certain to cause a disagreement or dispute: I was on a collision course with my boss over the sales figures. 2 be moving in a direction in which it is likely that you will crash into somebody/something: The ship was on a collision course with a huge iceberg. |
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