the big stick
(noun)
Giải nghĩa:
The strong and forceful use of power or action, especially in politics
The strong and forceful use of power or action, especially in politics
Ví dụ:
The president prefers to use diplomacy, but he's not afraid to use the big stick if necessary.
The president prefers to use diplomacy, but he's not afraid to use the big stick if necessary.
Cách sử dụng
"The big stick" is an expression often used to describe a powerful or forceful approach to a situation. It refers to the idea that someone can use a big stick to control or intimidate others. For example, a government might use the threat of military force as a "big stick" to enforce its policies. In everyday conversation, people might use the expression to describe someone who is acting tough or aggressive, or to suggest that a particular approach to a problem is very forceful or dominating.
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