In the sentence, what does at daggers drawn mean?
The two friends are now at daggers drawn over a petty issue.
Note
extremely angry or hostile is correct because at daggers drawn means in a state of strong disagreement, anger, or hostility.
This idiom or phrase is useful because it helps students understand the intended meaning beyond the individual words.
Examples: The two neighbors were at daggers drawn over the boundary wall. The rival groups have been at daggers drawn for years.
The phrase suggests serious hostility; it is stronger than simple frustration.
