Meanings
A metaphor referring to swordplay.
How to pronounce "cut and thrust":
AU
The use of vehement arguments.
Example: "He never got used to the cut and thrust of political debate."
Example Sentences
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The cut and thrust of the business world can be very competitive.
2
The political debate turned into a cut and thrust battle of words.
3
The cut and thrust of the courtroom can be intense.
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He thrived in the cut and thrust of the sales industry.
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The cut and thrust of the football match kept the crowd on their toes.