Learn English – Meaning of “crossing someone”

meaning

What’s the meaning of cross in this sentence:

She had a very stern face and Harry’s first thought was that this was not someone to cross.

Best Answer

Per the OED, it means:

14. fig. a. To thwart, oppose, go counter to.

Such as in this citation given there:

  • 1876 F. E. Trollope Charming Fellow I. xi. 149,
    I never cross her, or talk to her much when she is not feeling well.
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