Meanings
How to pronounce "sticks and stones":
US
Ellipsis of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.
any obsolete technology (usually of military and law enforcement purposes) when used in comparison to state of the art technology used by the competitors
Example Sentences
1
She brushed off the negative comments, knowing that sticks and stones wouldn't affect her.
2
The political candidate faced many insults during the campaign, but she believed in the saying that sticks and stones won't harm her.
3
He was bullied at school, but he tried to remember that sticks and stones couldn't truly hurt him.
4
Despite the criticism, the artist continued to follow her passion, understanding that sticks and stones couldn't stop her.
5
The athlete focused on her training, disregarding the taunts from the opposing team, as sticks and stones held no power over her.
