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funny bone

idiom

The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.


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  1. 01

    bone hard

    As hard as a bone, rock hard.

  2. 02

    bone in her teeth

    (of a boat or ship) A prominent bow wave (as a result of high speed).

  3. 03

    bone in the throat

    A source of continuing annoyance; a hindrance.

  4. 04

    bone of contention

    Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached.

  5. 05

    breed in the bone

    To establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.

  6. 06

    chill to the bone

    To make someone extremely cold, or to be extremely cold.

  7. 07

    does the Pope wear a funny hat

    Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.

  8. 08

    funny man

    Alternative form of funnyman.

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