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cut-and-thrust::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | knife fight, snickersnee |
| Type of | combat, fight, fighting, scrap |
Examples of cut-and-thrust
cut-and-thrust
I get huge enjoyment out of my family, and I love the cut and thrust of business.
From the au.news.yahoo.com
A bigger question still, is how much will he miss the cut and thrust of test rugby.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Now that's a reasonable cut-and-thrust political moment, an equal-opportunity insult.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The supreme leader is supposed to stay aloof from the cut and thrust of mundane politics.
From the economist.com
Not just a delightful read, Mister Pip shows the cut and thrust of true multiculturalism.
From the theatlantic.com
The chancellor will dismiss the Labour criticisms as the usual cut and thrust of politics.
From the guardian.co.uk
These days HR is at the heart of the business and I think you'd enjoy the cut and thrust.
From the guardian.co.uk
British politicians are much more accustomed to the cut and thrust of face-to-face debate.
From the economist.com
The cut and thrust of parliamentary debate has often been touted as the best show in town.
From the time.com
