| Phrase/Idiom | sticks and stones may break my bones |
|---|---|
| Definition | This phrase is a response to an insult, implying that “you might be able to hurt me by physical force but not by insults”. |
| Example | You are so stupid! Sticks and stones may break my bones… |
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