English Explanatory Dictionary

better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Better than nothing; not unsatisfactory but also not a reason for enthusiastic excitement.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.wav

Word forms

better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick

Synonyms

better than a kick in the teeth better than a poke in the eye better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick better than a poke in the eye with a rusty nail better than a poke in the eye with a shitty stick
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