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hard words break no bones
01
used to encourage using words thoughtfully to avoid causing emotional harm, highlighting the power of language to affect others' feelings despite not causing physical harm
Proverb
Exemple
The couple had an argument, but they both tried to be mindful of their language and remember that hard words break no bones.
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used to encourage people to not take insults or criticism too personally, and to remember that words cannot physically harm them
ProverbExemple
My coach can be tough on us during practice, but hard words break no bones - I know he's just pushing us to be our best on the field.
