单词 | the thick end of the stick |
释义 | > as lemmasthe thick end of the stick b. the thick end of the stick = the dirty end (of the stick) at dirty adj. 1e. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > suffering > displeasure > [noun] > unpleasantness > unpleasant part of situation the thick end of the stick1957 1957 Times 22 Nov. 8/3 Sir Ralph Richardson has the thick end of the stick... He has to represent an ordinary city insurance clerk. 1960 Woman's Own 13 Feb. 17/2 I'm the one to get what Father used to call ‘the thick end of the stick’. < as lemmas |
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