Thrust And Parry Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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thrust and parry What does thrust and parry mean?	to compete actively with someone, to enter into verbal combat with someone (this idiom comes from the sport of fencing)	The debate was a form of thrust and parry and continued for a long time.
thrust and parry What does thrust and parry mean?	to compete actively with someone, to enter into verbal combat with someone (this idiom comes from the sport of fencing)	It was thrust and parry for the two candidates during the debate.
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grab a bite to eat What does "grab a bite to eat" mean?	to get/have something to eat (usually quickly)	I will grab a bite to eat after the game today.

asshole What does "asshole" mean?	the anus; the opening at the rectum
demi-veg What does "demi-veg" mean?	quasi-vegetarian; part-time vegetarian
warm the bench What does "warm the bench" mean?	sit on a bench and not play during a game	The young player spent most of the game warming the bench.
Idle hands are the devil's handiwork What does "Idle hands are the devil's handiwork" mean?	When someone is not busy, or being productive, trouble is bound to follow.
More heat than light What does "More heat than light" mean?	If a discussion generates more heat than light, it doesn't provide answers, but does make people angry.

tapped What does "tapped" mean?	broke; having no money
draw interest What does "draw interest" mean?	to earn interest when money is deposited in a bank	The money that we put in the bank draws interest every month.
pep (someone or something) up What does "pep (someone or something) up" mean?	to make someone or something more active and energetic	I drank a cup of coffee in order to pep myself up for my afternoon class.
live in an ivory tower What does "live in an ivory tower" mean?	to not be aware of the realities of everyday life	The university professor lived in an ivory tower and had no idea what was going on around him.
In the clink What does "In the clink" mean?	(UK) If someone is in the clink, they are in prison.

American Idioms and Expressions

Thrust And Parry Idiom