trade blows



trade blows

To fight, either physically or verbally. Typically said of two people who are evenly matched and thus able to continually exchange punches or barbs. The boxers traded blows all through the first round. Somebody needs to stop this debate, or these politicians will trade blows all night!
See also: blow, trade

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Vakhtang-Georgian
Elisavetel-ee-SAH-vetGreek
Eudocia-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Narkissos-Greek Mythology
Timothei-Old Church Slavic
HardingHAHR-dingEnglish