cross paths

cross paths (with someone)

Fig. to meet someone by chance and not by choice. The last time I crossed paths with Fred, we ended up arguing about something inconsequential.
See also: cross, path
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • nothing to sneeze at
  • palm off, to
  • keep an eye on, to
  • nothing to be sneezed at
  • nothing to be sniffed at
  • nothing to sniff at
  • Would it kill (someone) to (do something)?
  • Would it hurt to (do something)?
  • not to be sneezed at
  • not to be sneezed/sniffed at
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CHOICE
I would him but cross paths he is very Amanda The 33-year-old told the M.E.N: "Idris Elba came over to check I was OK.
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Though it's not a newcomer to the flats boat market, every time I cross paths with one I find myself amazed that I don't see more of them on the water.
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BAGHDAD / NINA / Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi directed the people of Fallujah to get out to safe places cross paths allocated to them by the Iraqi army or stay in their homes for those who cannot leave.
Defense Minister Urges People of Fallujah To Get Out Or Stay In Their Homes To Keep Their Lives
Forgive me for my crankiness if you cross paths with me this week: I'm preparing for Yom Kippur, and I've given up coffee.
The Struggle is Real: Coping Without Coffee on Yom Kippur
It sees Doc cross paths with neo-Nazis, drug-traffickers and a cult that runs a psychiatric hospital but by then you'll lose interest in where it's all heading.
Inherently tedious
As the cops investigate, they cross paths with Spanish priest Mendoza (Edgar Ramirez), who claims a demonic presence is responsible for the bloodshed.
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The Secret Language of Animals; A Guide to Remarkable Behavior
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A winter's day full of fun and excitement takes an unexpected turn when Rabbit and Bear Paws cross paths with a mysterious and powerful healer known as Bear Walker.
Bear Walker