cut and thrust
The use of vehement argumentsThe use of vehement arguments.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic, uncountable)The use of vehement arguments.
He never got used to the cut and thrust of political debate.
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Origin
A metaphor referring to swordplay.A metaphor referring to swordplay.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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