passe d'armes

French

Etymology

Compare pas d’armes, as well as English passage of arms.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pas d‿aʁm/, /pɑs d‿aʁm/
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Noun

passe d’armes f (plural passes d’armes)

(historical) This term needs a translation to English. Please help out and add a translation, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.
(figuratively) sparring, heated exchange

See also

bras de fer

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