Meaning Of The Word Big stick

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big stick in British English
a policy of acting or negotiating from a position backed by a show of strength
adjective: of, or relating to, irresistible military strength
noun: force or the threat of using force
noun: force, esp. political or military, used by a government as a means of influence

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