" bat around "

1: as in kick around, argue;

•  Synonyms : 

•  argue,

•  bandy,

•  chew over,

•  debate,

•  deliberate,

•  discuss,

•  dispute,

•  hash (over),

•  kick around,

•  moot,

•  palaver,

•  talk,

•  talk over,

•  ventilate,

•  advise,

•  confab,

•  confabulate,

•  confer,

•  consult,

•  counsel,

•  parley,

•  treat,

•  rehash,

•  coach,

•  guide,

•  tutor,

•  recommend,

•  suggest,

•  direct,

•  refer (to)

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion;

  * e.g., " ... the issue's been batted around, but nothing's ever been done "

•  Synonyms : 

•  agitate,

•  argue,

•  bandy,

•  canvass,

•  debate,

•  discuss,

•  dispute,

•  hash (over or out),

•  moot,

•  talk over

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)