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Meanings of take a licking in English
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Usage of take a licking in English
1
We English beat the world because we take a licking well.
2
It's not in a German to take a licking, you know.
3
We can't be licked-justbecause we don't know how to take a licking.
4
The rest of Larry may fall down, but that kidney take a licking and keep on ticking.
5
I don't mind helping get ready for this business, but I'd rather take a licking than come back here to-night.
6
I am not going to cry 'I take a licking!' because Fortune has caught me a couple of facers without a return.
7
Slave as he was, and accustomed to scenes of brutality, he was surprised when the order came, "Now, Joe, strip, and take a licking."
8
Like a reliable wristwatch, he took a licking and kept on ticking.
9
No: I don't believe Hyde's ever taken a licking in his life.
10
Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
11
"But must your nephew apologize besides taking a licking?" inquired the Briton.
12
Samir took a licking.
13
"If I quit now it will look as though I didn't want to take a licking," he said, quietly obstinate.
14
"It seems a shame-- "beganTod, when they were once more outside, then asked abruptly: "Willing to take a licking, Jerry?"