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Discover Ludwig"crossed him" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe a situation where someone has offended or angered someone else. Example: John had always been a loyal friend, but when he betrayed David's trust, it crossed him in a way that he could never forgive.
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"And if you crossed him, he used the baton".
And if you crossed him, you were dead to him.
He would burn the trucks of those who crossed him.
Mr. Esposito never finished high school, but few doubted his acumen, and fewer crossed him.
Colleagues who voted for his pet projects were rewarded with their own; those who crossed him were shut out.
Indiana's Darren Collison crossed him over badly in one sequence and Billups had two costly turnovers in the final minutes.
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We double-crossed him.
Asian allies double-crossed him.
His experience with a wealthy heiress who also "double-crossed" him.
He suggested that Mr. Green then double-crossed him by backing Mr. Giuliani's position.
The actors he represent have joined the armed forces- no more commissions, and a little French girl double-crossed him.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com