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
Jedidahji-DIE-də (English), jee-DIE-də (English)Biblical
Lowry['lauəri]
Ealhhere-Anglo-Saxon
Odila-Ancient Germanic
Chryssa-Greek
Mykyta-Ukrainian