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Meanings of say uncle in English

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Usage of say uncle in English
1
We can't really make you say uncle unless you don't want to say uncle.
Catch-22
2
He was trying to make me say uncle everyday but I wouldn't do it.
The Guardian
3
Don't say uncle when I tell you to say uncle.
Catch-22
4
Knocked his plate of deviled eggs flyin', then made the boy say uncle with his mouth in the dirt.
Winter’s Bone
5
We had no idea that you were in it, said Uncle Whiskers.
Hazel Squirrel and Other Stories
6
Rations are served, said Uncle Tad who had been in the army.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue on an Auto Tour
7
I believe I must get them something to eat, said Uncle Wiggily.
Uncle Wiggily's Travels
8
Going to be a change of weather I suppose, said Uncle Pentstemon.
The History of Mr. Polly
9
We will let him rest and catch his breath, said Uncle Whiskers.
Hazel Squirrel and Other Stories
10
They are watching us much more than you think, said Uncle Prudent.
Robur the Conqueror
11
And besides, when you talk of himself, you always say Uncle John.
Elsie Marley, Honey
12
And we're going to stop here for lunch again, said Uncle Toby.
The Curlytops and Their Playmates; Or, Jolly Times Through the H...
13
I hope they'll make an end of them, said Uncle George stoutly.
Carette of Sark
14
A little sister of mine, I see,' said Uncle Peter to himself.
Adela Cathcart, Volume 2
15
I think your mother might have come with you, said uncle Christopher.
The Small House at Allington
16
And with a half-frightened cry he guessed the truth, and said Uncle!
Dick Lionheart
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