The clumsy elephant tripped over a small pebble.

Meaning: The large, heavy mammal with a long trunk and tusks caught its foot on something and stumbled or fell on the other side of or above a small stone.

Choice of Words: Clumsy means lacking grace or coordination. Elephant is a large, heavy mammal with a long trunk and tusks. Tripped means to catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall. Over means on the other side of or above something. Small means not large in size or quantity. Pebble is a small stone.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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