(intransitive, idiomatic) start a fight, battle, etc.; to cross swords

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mettere, mano. / to get one's hands [+ su (object) = on]; to get one's hands / to meddle [+ in (object) = in/with]; to meddle

(idiomatic, intransitive, or transitive with a) to open the door (to/for)

in a way that prolongs fastidiously; as to drag on

to come to the defense [+ di (someone) = of]; to stand up [+ di (someone) = for]

to sum up / to draw conclusions [+ di (someone/something) = about]; to draw conclusions

(idiomatic) behind the scenes

behind bars

(idiomatic, transitive with di) to take the part (of)

(idiomatic, transitive with a) to have someone's back