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To exchange blows
To exchange blows means that two people are hitting each other during a fight. It can describe a physical fight or a heated argument where both sides attack each other with strong words.The phrase comes from boxing and other forms of fighting, where a blow is a punch or strike. When opponents exchange blows, each person hits the other in turn.
The two boxers stepped into the ring and began to exchange blows as the crowd cheered.
Touch base
To touch base means making brief contact with someone to share information or check on progress.The phrase comes from baseball. A runner must touch each base while moving around the field. Missing a base can mean being called out.
Let's touch base tomorrow morning about the project.