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break a lance

To engage in a competition, battle, or confrontation, usually with someone or something. The newly elected congresswoman broke a lance with the House of Representatives today on the issue of discrimination in business. The faction sought to break a lance with the government as a means of securing greater autonomy.

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lance through

v.

1. To pierce through something or someone: My spear lanced through the fish.

2. To permeate something or someone thoroughly and sharply: Pain lanced through the runner's body during the marathon.

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