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, Harry; my nerves are iron—iron, I tell you."

From Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigand's of Greece by Hemyng, Bracebridge

Stuff and nonsense," snorted my aunt; "does she think I'm a fool.

From Paul Kelver, a Novel by Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka)

The flower which you most resemble, I bring as an offering of——" "Stuff and nonsense!

From Molly Brown's Orchard Home by Speed, Nell

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