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 )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-10-07 11:10

Meaning of Hard words break no bones

Synonyms:

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

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Mean words that hurt others' feelings.

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

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