rough and tumble
noun/ˌrʌf ən ˈtʌmbl/
/ˌrʌf ən ˈtʌmbl/
[uncountable, singular]- rough and tumble (of something) a situation in which people compete with each other and are aggressive in order to get what they want
激烈的竞争；混战 - the rough and tumble of politics
政治上的混战
- the rough and tumble of politics
- noisy and slightly violent behaviour when children or animals are playing together
（儿童或动物一起嬉戏时的）吵闹捣蛋行为 - The kittens were engaged in a little rough and tumble.
小猫们有些打闹。
- The kittens were engaged in a little rough and tumble.
Word Originearly 19th cent.: originally boxing slang.