They enjoy the cut and thrust of a good debate.
cut and thrust
idiomThe use of vehement arguments.
Origin
disputed originA metaphor referring to swordplay.
The committee meeting was intense, filled with the cut and thrust of competing ideas and sharp arguments.
He thrived in the cut and thrust of the courtroom, where every word served as a calculated move against his opponent.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut about
To go around (move from person to person).