be mean with

Example Sentences

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“You would not have me be mean with them, would you?” answered Rumble.

From Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 by Various

"Say, don't be mean with a feller!" pleaded Dutcher, ready to snivel.

From The Grammar School Boys Snowbound or, Dick & Co. at Winter Sports by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

You used to be mean with a hoss.

From The Mysterious Rider by Grey, Zane

I ain’t paying any fancy price at start, fur I don’t know how things will work out; but I won’t be mean with you, Dan.

From Killykinick by Waggaman, Mary T. (Mary Theresa)