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fence with
Idioms and Phrases
Avoid answering directly, try to evade, as in The mayor was very clever at fencing with the press about his future plans . This expression transfers the parry and thrust of fencing to a verbal exchange. [Second half of 1600s]Example Sentences
She proceeded to a second tall fence with razor-wire garland and a second buzzer.
For those still on the fence with sweet salad and not quite ready to commit to breaking out the gelatin mold, Yeh suggests starting simply: “Whip up some heavy cream, fold in yogurt, sweeten it however you'd like — a sprinkle of powdered sugar or drizzle of honey is nice — add whatever fresh berries you have, and then toss in any day-old baked goods that you have. It could be cookies, brownies, cake, muffins.”
For all the actors, you have a tendency when you get an episode with a good little speech that you want to swing for a big fence with it.
It was opening day on Monday, and with the count at 3-and-0 in the first inning at Cleveland, Young sent a slider that didn’t break over the left-field fence with a moonshot that left everyone in awe.
After driving his grandma to safety, he and his uncle began watering the home’s yard and fence with a hose, while chasing embers the size of golf balls that rained down on their block.
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