: threat especially of military or political intervention
Examples of big stick in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebTrump talks loudly and carries a big stick but—
Better than Teddy Roosevelt.—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2023 Wash it Remove the tie-dye T-shirt with tongs or a big stick.—Nicole Harris, Parents, 25 Aug. 2023 Elbridge Colby: Speak softly and carry a big stick.—NBC News, 30 June 2023 Joe Clark spoke strongly and carried a big stick.—Brooklyn White, Essence, 30 Dec. 2020 See all Example Sentences for big stick
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