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Meaning of clue stick | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.

idiomatic

Examples

“Leadbetter needs to be thwacked with a legal clue stick. The law he's talking about applies only to Internet service providers, not reporters.”
“I think the author needs a good whack with the clue stick.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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