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cut
cut across
cut along
cut-and-cover
cut-and-dried
cut-and-paste
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cut and thrust
cut-and-try
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cut and thrust
cut and thrust


noun 
Definition:
 
dramatic exchanges: fast, aggressive, or dramatic exchanges between people
the cut and thrust of committee meetings


adjective 
Definition:
 
U.K. for cutting and stabbing: describes swords designed for use with both the blade and the tip
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