shake a stick at

phrase

: to form a conception of (as by counting or imagining) : conceive
usually used in the phrase more than one can shake a stick at

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There are many ways to shake a stick at what constitutes an optimal country for additional residency as an American. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

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“Shake a stick at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shake%20a%20stick%20at. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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