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throw stones

idiom

To insult or criticize someone or something.


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  1. 01

    lock someone up and throw away the key

    To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.

  2. 02

    sticks and stones

    Ellipsis of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

  3. 03

    sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me

    A response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference.

  4. 04

    stone's throw

    A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

  5. 05

    throw a bone to

    To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.

  6. 06

    throw a fit

    To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.

  7. 07

    throw a kiss

    To kiss one's hand, then make a gesture as if one was throwing the kiss in a direction towards the recipient.

  8. 08

    throw a monkey wrench in the works

    Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.

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