How to pronounce “blunt instrument”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (literally) An object lacking sharp surfaces, especially as used to cause injury.
• (figuratively) A thing, person, method, or resource which is not sufficiently precise or not sufficiently effective for its intended role or use.

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