In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

At daggers drawn with

To be bitterly hostile towards each other

The idiom "at daggers drawn" means to be bitterly hostile towards each other. It is an expression that is thought to have originated in the 16th century, and it is believed to be a reference to the way that people used to carry daggers, which were small knives that could be used as weapons.

The other options for the meaning of the idiom are incorrect.

• At the lowest estimate does not mean at daggers drawn.
• To accept someone does not mean at daggers drawn.
• To help someone in time of need does not mean at daggers drawn.