political parties that are 'at daggers drawn' (with each other)
They 'looked daggers at' each other across the table.
a 'cloak-and-dagger' novel
(..) I was not locked in. I have seen things. - What have you seen? - I've seen... a man from Asshai with a dagger of real dragonglass. - Ooh. - I've seen a man who could change his face the way that other men change their clothes. And I've seen a pirate (..)2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things Season: 1 Episode 4