| 词汇 | rough-and-tumble |
| 释义 | Idiom rough-and-tumble Theme: ACTIVITY rough; overly active. (In reference to physical activity.)The game got sort of rough-and-tumble, so I stopped playing.Jane runs with a rough-and-tumble crowd that's always involved in some sort of sport. Slang rough-and-tumble Theme: AGGRESSIVENESS mod. disorderly; aggressive.That was a rough-and-tumble football game.George is too roughand- tumble for me. He doesn't know how to act around civilized people. Idiom rough-and-tumble the rough and tumble of (something) - the part of an activity that involves fighting or competing.He is used to life in the rough-and-tumble airline industry. (always before noun)rough and tumbleRowdy, disorderly, and boisterous; marked by scuffles or infighting. An allusion to a boxing match in which there are no rules. Sometimes hyphenated when used before a noun. The kids started getting a bit too rough and tumble when their cousin Jake came over. It's healthy for them to have a bit of rough-and-tumble play, so long as they make time for quiet play, as well. rough-and-tumbleand rough-and-readydisorderly; aggressive. That was a rough-and-tumble football game. George is too rough-and-ready for me. He doesn't know how to act around civilized people. |
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