chop logic

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Many of the jokes are far past saving and a good bit of the chop logic word play is tedious word work.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr Small, who did not venture to chop logic with admirals, but was excessively polite to such great people, went out to receive the admiral, hat in hand.

From The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook by Marryat, Frederick

Let us not chop logic as to the manner and circumstances of his death, but rather ask: has he ceased to exist, and am I the cause?

From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)

“I say, don’t chop logic, Jolly, and don’t— I say, look here, Grip, steady! don’t pull a fellow’s arm off!” interpolated Gwyn, for the dog tugged heavily at the neckerchiefs.

From Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea by Hurst, Hal

It is the part that has the prestige undoubtedly, for it has the loquacity, it can challenge you for proofs, and chop logic, and put you down with words.

From Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature by James, William