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词汇 sticks and stones
释义
Idiom
sticks and stones
Theme: ENMITY
elements of harm [directed at someone]. (Part of a rhyme, "Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Fixed order.)
I have had enough of your sticks and stones. I have enough trouble without your adding to it.After the opposing candidate had used sticks and stones for a month, suddenly there were kind words heard.
sticks and stones
noun the game of pool US, 1990

sticks and stones

A shorthand way of referring to the phrase "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," a childish rebuttal to teasing or other harsh speech. A: "There are some pretty unflattering rumors circulating about you now." B: "Oh, who cares? Sticks and stones."
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