Better than a stick in the eye meaning
What does the saying 'Better than a stick in the eye' mean?
Idiom: Better than a stick in the eye
Meaning:
If something is better than a stick in the eye, it isn't very good, but it is better than nothing.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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