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sticks and stones may break my bones
Phrase
abbreviation
alt-of
ellipsis
Japanese Meaning
棒や石のように、実際の物理的な力による傷害は起こり得るが、言葉による攻撃は（基本的に）心に大きな害を及ぼさないという意味。 / 言葉に過度に傷つかず、身体的な危険とは異なり、言語的な批判や侮辱は本質的には害にならないという教訓。
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Ellipsis of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.
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sticks and stones may break my bones
When teasing started, she shrugged and recited sticks and stones may break my bones with a tired smile.
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When teasing started, she shrugged and recited sticks and stones may break my bones with a tired smile.
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