0
Son James Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
The meaning of "for cudgelling our way"?
Please look at the following sentence.
"In everyday life we cheerfully use language as a blunt instrument for
cudgelling our way through the cut and thrust of events around us"
[1] Could you tell me what "for cudgelling our way" means? I couldn't guess it.
[2] What is the meaning of "cut" there? I think the meaning of "thrust" is "point". I couldn't think of the meaning of "cut".
Thank you for your teaching in advance.
"In everyday life we cheerfully use language as a blunt instrument for
cudgelling our way through the cut and thrust of events around us"
[1] Could you tell me what "for cudgelling our way" means? I couldn't guess it.
[2] What is the meaning of "cut" there? I think the meaning of "thrust" is "point". I couldn't think of the meaning of "cut".
Thank you for your teaching in advance.
Top answer
Son James [1] Could you tell me what "for cudgelling our way" means? Progressing roughly Son James [2] What is the meaning of "cut" there? I think the meaning of "thrust" is "point".
- Son James [1] Could you tell me what "for cudgelling our way" means?
- Progressing roughly Son James [2] What is the meaning of "cut" there?
- I think the meaning of "thrust" is "point".
- 'Cut and thrust' is a single phrase meaning the sharp exigencies
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
Son James[1] Could you tell me what "for cudgelling our way" means?Progressing roughly
Son James[2] What is the meaning of "cut" there? I think the meaning of "thrust" is "point".'Cut and thrust' is a single phrase meaning the sharp exigencies
00
Related Questions