Idiom: Funny bone
Meaning:
Your funny bone is the part of your elbow that the ulnar nerve runs along, which can cause numbness and a strange feeling if it is knocked.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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