cut and thrust

/kˈʌt and θɹˈʌst/

/kˈʌt ænd θɹˈʌst/

cut and thrust

used to refer to the energetic and thrilling nature of an activity where people compete or argue with each other, creating an exciting and lively atmosphere

Examples

1. The cut and thrust of the political debate can be intense and passionate.

2. The cut and thrust of the business world keeps entrepreneurs on their toes.

3. But for €85 million, the cut and thrust Jadon Sancho provides will allow him to change the aesthetic of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attack and make him worth that long weight.

4. -What makes a really excellent political debate is being informed, being passionate about your subject, loving the cut and thrust of debate, and commitment.