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Meanings of give uncle in English

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Usage of give uncle in English
1
If only I could give uncle a piece of my mind-
An Enemy of the People
2
They give uncle 1,500 roubles a month, me a thousand, and the bookkeeper a thousand.
Russia in 1919
3
I'd meant to ask you to give Uncle Walter a caution.
The Grey Room
4
They give Uncle Ben five horses, five sacks of silverware, and five saddles.
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States...
5
This gave Uncle Lance a splendid chance to quiz the girls in the party.
A Texas Matchmaker
6
I've been giving Uncle Edward a piece of my mind.
Lewis Rand
7
That disposes of the chief topics of conversation, and will give Uncle Zed a chance.
Dorian
8
He gave Uncle a card on which was printed:
The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair / ...
9
When he reached home, he gave Uncle Jacob an account of his conversation with Percy.
Five Hundred Dollars; or, Jacob Marlowe's Secret
10
He would give Uncle Garth until noon to return his call before he contacted Audrey.
Don't cry
11
Uncle Paolo sighs and gives Uncle Jakob a hard look, but Uncle Jakob just shrugs.
Origin
12
They may give Uncle Sam just the push he needs to mellow out on the law.
Reuters
13
Ethan, you didn't give Uncle Ross any ideas.
Second glance
14
Cathy obediently went still, but not without giving Uncle a head toss and a Z-snap first.
Sister Mine
15
He heard faint sounds without, and concluded rightly that Chester was giving Uncle John a hand up.
The Boy Allies in Great Peril; Or, With the Italian Army in the ...
16
Give Uncle Joel the checks, Algie.
Other People's Business: The Romantic Career of the Practical Mi...
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Give uncle through the time