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more than you can shake a stick at

idiom

Alternative form of more than one can shake a stick at.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beat off with a stick

    To reject (a person making an unwanted amorous approach).

  2. 02

    beat with the ugly stick

    Used to describe someone who is particularly ugly or unattractive.

  3. 03

    carrot and stick

    The simultaneous rewarding of good behavior and punishing of bad behavior.

  4. 04

    clue stick

    A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.

  5. 05

    fair shake

    Reasonable, unbiased treatment; a fair deal.

  6. 06

    get on the stick

    To get started; to begin working; to become active.

  7. 07

    give one's head a shake

    To reassess the common sense of one's behaviour, ideas, etc.

  8. 08

    hit with the stupid stick

    Used to describe someone who is stupid or unintelligent.

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