on a collision course
The phrase "on a collision course" is often used metaphorically to describe inevitable conflicts or confrontations.
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Definition
B2General
(figurative, common)Approaching a situation where conflict or disagreement is unavoidable.
Example
- The two companies are on a collision course due to their competing interests.
- Their differing political views put them on a collision course.
B2Physics
(literal, technical)Moving in a direction that will result in a crash or impact if not altered.
Example
- The two asteroids are on a collision course with each other.
- The ship was on a collision course with the iceberg.
Similar
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