better than a poke in the eye

Meaning

better than a poke in the eye

Alternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick

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Examples

Smile, it's better than a poke in the eye. Douglas Horton

Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. Traditional Proverb

Words in the phrase

better than a poke in the eye

Close letter words and terms

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