thrust and parry



thrust and parry

Fig. to enter into verbal combat [with someone]; to compete actively [with someone]. (Fig. on the sport of fencing.) I spent the entire afternoon thrusting and parrying with a committee of so-called experts in the field of insurance. I do not intend to stand here and thrust and parry with you over a simple matter like this. Let's get someone else's opinion.
See also: and, thrust

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Applethwaite['æplθweit]
Bentley['bentli:]
Natalia[nə'tæljə]
SlÀIne-Scottish
Vinson['vinsn]
Germogen-Russian