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Definitions of cut and thrust words

phrase cut and thrust If you talk about the cut and thrust of an activity, you are talking about the aspects of it that make it exciting and challenging. 3
noun cut and thrust using both the blade and the point of a sword 3
noun cut and thrust (in argument, debate, etc) a lively and spirited exchange of ideas or opinions 3
noun cut and thrust a lively, aggressive manner 3
noun cut and thrust (Idiomatic) A vehement argument. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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brawl — A brawl is a rough or violent fight.
contend — If you have to contend with a problem or difficulty, you have to deal with it or overcome it.
fight — a battle or combat.
lock horns — a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc.
quarrel — a square-headed bolt or arrow, formerly used with a crossbow.

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