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: Candidates often "hurl brickbats" at one another during heated debates. brickbat
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Historically, these fragments were used as handy, rock-like missiles. Because they were heavy and easy to throw, they became common projectiles during riots or street brawls when stones were scarce. The Infamous Legal "Brickbat"
: A poorly received play or movie might be greeted with "brickbats" from critics.
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