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stone-broke
[ stohn-brohk ]
adjective
- having no money whatsoever.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of stone-broke1
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Example Sentences
So, when Juan Carlos was put on the throne by Franco, he was said to be stone broke.
A stone broke it near the guard; the Samnite was killed and the flood of Carthaginians closed in, they touched Matho.
On the splendid terrace peacocks spread their tails, and vases of carved stone broke at intervals the gray old balustrade.
For Sam was stone-broke, and a plush hat was further away than ever.
As usual, were just about stone broke; the Baseball Association, I mean.
Soon the crack of iron-shod hoofs on stone broke the silence.
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