A saying that derives from the children's rhyme "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me".
It's used as a reply to an insult, indicating that the insult has been registered as such, but did not have any effect.
It's used as a reply to an insult, indicating that the insult has been registered as such, but did not have any effect.
Jack: Miss Swann , if you’d be so kind. Come, come, dear. We don’t have all day. Now if you’d be very kind. (she straps on his sword, puts on his hat, etc.) Easy on the goods, darling.
Elizabeth: You’re despicable.
Jack: Sticks and stones, love. I saved your life, you save mine, we’re square.
Elizabeth: You’re despicable.
Jack: Sticks and stones, love. I saved your life, you save mine, we’re square.
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A 'special' sock that is used for 'mopping up' following a 'five knuckle shuffle'. Such footwear have the unusual characteristics of being able to stand upright after repeated use.
Used extensivley by males aged 11 upwards.
Used extensivley by males aged 11 upwards.
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