furious contest, discussion, etc.
to be in the middle of fierce competition or debate
a very lively atmosphere, almost charged
an argument that is interesting as well as exciting
a lively debate or activity in which people can compete with each other
The man is not sure if he has it in him to appreciate the cut and thrust of such a huge organisational business.
The cut and thrust of this political debate went beyond everything that I have ever witnessed in this sphere.
She is totally into the cut and thrust of her college.
I love the cut and thrust of this business, I am here to stay.
She realized very soon that she won’t suited to the cut and thrust approach of modern journalism.
There is no origin for this idiom
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