Bandy words (with somebody) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bandy words (with somebody)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Mirabella Luu

2022-10-26 04:10

Meaning of Bandy words (with somebody)

Synonyms:

argue , quarrel with

Bandy words (with somebody) old-fashioned verb phrase

To argue with somebody about something

He loves to bandy words with others, which sometimes annoys his friends.

Trade Union and Employers' association bandied words for a few months before reaching a consensus.

I do not want to bandy words with you about those trivial things.

Other phrases about:

be like talking to a brick wall

used when the person you are talking to does not pay attention to you, you are completely ignored.

kick up a fuss, stink, etc.

to become angry or complain about something unimportant.

Go Off The Deep End

1. Become angry or lose self-control

2. To plunge into the deep part of a pool

shoot daggers at (one)

To look or glare very angrily at someone

a plum in (one's) mouth

Primally used in the UK to indicate the typical manner of communication from the high social class

Grammar and Usage of Bandy words (with somebody)

Verb Forms

bandy words (with somebody)
bandies words
bandied words
bandying words

The verb "bandy" should be conjugated by its tense.

Origin of Bandy words (with somebody)

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To 'bandy' is to 'exchange', to 'toss to and fro'.
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To 'bandy' is to 'exchange', to 'toss to and fro'. This is the source of the name of the game bandy - a ferocious ball game similar to ice hockey. The word was in use in English by the 16th century and had counterparts in both French (bander) and Spanish (bandear), although which of these came first is uncertain.