We English beat the world because we take a licking well.

It's not in a German to take a licking, you know.

We can't be licked-justbecause we don't know how to take a licking.

The rest of Larry may fall down, but that kidney take a licking and keep on ticking.

I don't mind helping get ready for this business, but I'd rather take a licking than come back here to-night.

I am not going to cry 'I take a licking!' because Fortune has caught me a couple of facers without a return.

Slave as he was, and accustomed to scenes of brutality, he was surprised when the order came, "Now, Joe, strip, and take a licking."

Like a reliable wristwatch, he took a licking and kept on ticking.

No: I don't believe Hyde's ever taken a licking in his life.

Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

"But must your nephew apologize besides taking a licking?" inquired the Briton.

Samir took a licking.

"If I quit now it will look as though I didn't want to take a licking," he said, quietly obstinate.

"It seems a shame-- "beganTod, when they were once more outside, then asked abruptly: "Willing to take a licking, Jerry?"