bandy

bandy about

To talk about something in a loose or gossipy manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bandy" and "about." They are bandying about that story as if it's the truth. Management is just casually bandying about the idea of layoffs. Don't bandy that nonsense about here, we're not buying it.
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bandy around

To talk about something in a loose, frivolous, or gossipy manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bandy" and "around." Don't bandy that nonsense around here, because we're not buying it. Someone from management has been casually bandying around the idea of layoffs. "Fraud" is not a term I bandy around lightly.
See also: around, bandy

bandy with

To argue or otherwise exchange views with someone. You can bandy with him all you want, but I doubt you'll ever reach an agreement.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bandy something about

to spread something, such as someone's good name, around in an unfavorable context; to toss words around in a gossipy fashion. (Bandy means to toss or hit something back and forth.) Just stop bandying words about and start telling the truth! There is no need to keep bandying about those rumors.
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bandy with someone

to argue [with someone]; to argue by "playing catch with words." (Bandy means to toss or hit something back and forth.) Why are you bandying with me? She has been bandied with enough. Give her a straight answer.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

bandy about

v.
To make frequent and casual or frivolous use of a name, word, or idea: The word "genius" is bandied about too much when new authors are discussed. It made me angry that gossipy neighbors were bandying my name about.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bandy about
  • bandy around
  • involve with
  • involve with (someone or something)
  • involved with
  • ask back
  • arrange for
  • arrange for some time
  • arrange some music for
  • back into
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