stuff and nonsense

Idioms  

1. Utter foolishness or absurdity, as in Stuff and nonsense, of course I can pack a suitcase. Often used as an interjection, this idiom employs stuff in the sense of “rubbish.” It was first recorded in 1749.

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Example Sentences

Told that the Mufti was in his garden, the Premier snorted unbelievingly: "Stuff and nonsense."

From Time Magazine Archive

"Stuff and nonsense" cried Washington's seadogs at this profane proposal.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Stuff and nonsense, child!" said Mrs. Loring, impatiently.

From The Hand but Not the Heart or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

Stuff and nonsense, you know nothing about the matter, Dick.

From Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures by Groome, William H. C.

She has a 'eadache, sir, and says she can't come down—" "Stuff and nonsense!

From Mr. Bingle by McCutcheon, George Barr

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