butt heads

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Synonyms of butt headsnext
: to come into conflict

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Coppola and cinematographer Gordon Willis butted heads on the first film. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 Acclivus also butted heads with former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration over CVI funding — a feud that Regan readily noted. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 In this pivotal Netflix miniseries, sisters Devon and Simone butt heads over the care of and responsibility for their father, Bruce. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Aug. 2026 However, the pair has also butted heads in the past with their respective styles. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for butt heads

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First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of butt heads was in 1714

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“Butt heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butt%20heads. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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