English Explanatory Dictionary

stone the crows

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Generalized expression of surprise or amazement, or just for emphasis.

Pronunciation

en-au-stone the crows.ogg

Word forms

stone the crows

Etymology

Originally Australian English of 1910s, "referring to the former occupation of watching over cornfields and stoning crows that attempt to plunder the crop."

Synonyms

holy cow stone me
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