measure swords with
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Meaning · English
To engage in a competition or comparison to determine superiority
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tham gia vào một cuộc cạnh tranh hoặc so sánh để xác định sự vượt trội
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Literally: compare sword lengths
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The two companies will measure swords with each other in the upcoming market
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “measure swords with” mean?
To engage in a competition or comparison to determine superiority Literally: compare sword lengths
Is “measure swords with” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.