During the argument, they began to bandy words with each other.
bandy jokes
Frequency:
70
%
The comedians bandied jokes back and forth on stage.
bandy about
Frequency:
65
%
The group started to bandy about ideas for the project.
bandy opinions
Frequency:
45
%
The panel members bandied opinions on the controversial topic.
Idiomatic Expressions for bandy
Phrase: bandy about
Meaning: to discuss or mention something casually or without much thought
Usage: The rumors about the company's financial troubles were being bandied about in the media.