set (someone) on a collision course

set (someone) on a collision course
put/set (someone) on a collision course be on a collision course - if two people or groups are on a collision course, they are doing or saying things which are certain to cause a serious disagreement or a fight between them.

Her statements to the press have put her on a collision course with the party leadership.

(usually + with)

New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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