on a collision course

phrase

: moving so as to crash into each other if one or the other does not change direction
The two airplanes were on a collision course.
—often + with
The comet was on a collision course with the planet.
—often used figuratively
The government's policies are putting us on a collision course with economic disaster.

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His focus on the bottom line immediately clashed with Meredith’s (Ellen Pompeo) compassion, putting the two on a collision course as Norton was revealed at the end of the episode as Grey Sloan’s new Chief of Surgery, Teddy’s (Kim Raver) old job. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Such technology could one day prove to be vital if another potential Tunguska-type object were found to be on a collision course with Earth. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 With electoral and financial forces at odds, equity markets and national politics could be on a collision course in November over the fate of the AI buildout, and some analysts say the fallout could persist well beyond the election. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Just like last year, the ThunderWolves are on a collision course with Western Colorado for the RMAC title. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on a collision course

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