the cut and thrust of (something)
the cut and thrust of (something)
The dynamic back-and-forth activity of something, typically the discussion in a debate or argument. These pundits seem to thrive on the cut and thrust of on-air debates, but I find that kind of discussion to be unhelpful.
See also: and, cut, of, thrust
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- thrust
- cat-and-mouse game
- thrust at
- thrust at (someone or something)
- thrust in
- from this/that day forth
- draw forth
- thriller-diller
- give forth with
- give forth with (something)