Hard words break no bones In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Hard words break no bones", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Regina Tuyen Le

2021-10-07 11:10

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

Hard words break no bones proverb

A harsh, rude, or offensive words cannot hurt one, and therefore they will be ignored.

I don't care what they said because hard words break no bones.

Lisa: They are talking bad things behind your back. Rosy: Well, hard words break no bones, after all.

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actions are more important than words

cutting remark

Mean words that hurt others' feelings.

To spend money or take some real action so as to support something one has been talking about.

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as calm as a toad in the sun

very calm and content in situations that aren't ideal.

Example: We can't believe that Liza is as calm as a toad in the sun when she knows she's failing the test the 3rd time.

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