to cross swords with, to compete with, to contend with (often in negative form)

💡 Nuance & Usage: Refers to competing or contending with an opponent on equal terms. It's often used in the negative form (〜できない) to mean one cannot compete. 相手と互角に渡り合うこと、または対抗できること。否定形「太刀打ちできない」で使われることが多い。