break one's lance — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Generalformalliteraryarchaic
  • To enter into combat, dispute, or controversy, especially in defense of a cause or person; to take up an argument or challenge on someone's behalf.

  Examples

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  • When the debate grew heated, Sarah decided to break her lance in defense of the environmental policies.

    When the debate grew heated, Sarah decided to break her lance in defense of the environmental policies.

  • He broke his lance on behalf of his colleague who was unfairly criticized during the meeting.

    He broke his lance on behalf of his colleague who was unfairly criticized during the meeting.

  • If you break your lance for that cause, you must be prepared for a long and difficult fight.

    If you break your lance for that cause, you must be prepared for a long and difficult fight.