cross (one) (up)

cross (one) (up)

To defy, challenge, or frustrate one. Don't cross that guy if you want a job in publishing—he's a celebrated editor. Stephen has crossed me up so many times I just can't trust him anymore.
See also: cross
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cross someone

to oppose someone. You best not cross Jim. He has a very bad temper. This is the last time you cross me, you hear?
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

cross someone

verb
See cross someone up
See also: cross, someone

cross someone (up)

and cross up someone
tv. to go against someone; to thwart someone. Don’t cross me up if you know what’s good for you.
See also: cross, someone, up
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • cross
  • cross someone
  • cross someone up
  • celebrate for an accomplishment
  • GAMMD
  • send (one) (a)round the bend
  • drive (one) up the wall
  • drive someone up the wall
  • drive up the wall
  • drive/send somebody up the wall