cut and thrust

Noun

idiomatic uncountable

(idiomatic) The use of vehement arguments.

Japanese Meaning

激しい論争 / 激論

In the university forum, the cut and thrust of the debate sharpened everyone's arguments.

大学のフォーラムでは、討論の激しい応酬が皆の主張を研ぎ澄ませた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) The use of vehement arguments.

He never got used to the cut and thrust of political debate.