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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

the pen is mightier than the sword

the pen is mightier than the sword

Meaning

Words and ideas can be more powerful than force.

Usage example

Use "the pen is mightier than the sword" when words and ideas can be more powerful than force.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

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