stone-broke

[ stohn-brohk ]

adjective

Origin of stone-broke

First recorded in 1885–90

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So, when Juan Carlos was put on the throne by Franco, he was said to be stone broke.
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A stone broke it near the guard; the Samnite was killed and the flood of Carthaginians closed in, they touched Matho.
Salammbo | Gustave Flaubert
On the splendid terrace peacocks spread their tails, and vases of carved stone broke at intervals the gray old balustrade.
Beyond The Rocks | Elinor Glyn
For Sam was stone-broke, and a plush hat was further away than ever.
Tales of Mean Streets | Arthur Morrison
As usual, were just about stone broke; the Baseball Association, I mean.
Weatherby's Inning | Ralph Henry Barbour

Soon the crack of iron-shod hoofs on stone broke the silence.
The Man of the Forest | Zane Grey

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