butt heads

Definition

To argue uncompromisingly.

Etymology

From the activities of some horned animals, which compete by butting, or hitting, their heads against one another.

Example Sentences

• "They always seem to butt heads when they end up talking about politics."
• ""Eventually, I just pieced it together, figuring your butting heads could probably be explained by a break up. Years of anime shipping trained me for this.""
• "For long spells, City butted their heads against Chelsea’s well-organised lines and the upshot was the end of their push to complete a treble."