The two fell out over business and became enemies.
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usage
Often expanded to the set phrase 反目成仇 ('fall out and turn into enemies'). Xinhua词典 notes the most common context: husband-and-wife discord. Also used for friends, siblings, and former allies.
history
反 ('turn back / reverse') + 目 ('eye') — to turn your gaze against someone. The phrase traces to classical usage where 目 represented the look of affection; reversing it meant hostility.
