English Explanatory Dictionary

big stick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Significant power to punish or coerce.

Word forms

big stick big sticks

Related words

carrot and stick stick and carrot speak softly and carry a big stick talk softly and carry a big stick walk softly and carry a big stick
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