physical jerks
Example Sentences
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At 11 I went to a girls’ grammar school where sport was valued, even if we were forced to do our physical jerks in pleated games skirts and/or grey knickers.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 8, 2020
Jade Goody, behind their ears; they didn't perform physical jerks to any of her five fitness DVDs or try recipes from her cookbook; they even missed her many broadcast and print appearances.
From Time Magazine Archive
I was a recruit in the infantry, and a gym sergeant was putting us through physical jerks.
From A Dominie in Doubt by Alexander Sutherland Neill
In the intervals of "physical jerks," Jim talked to his little neighbour, whose delight knew no bounds when he heard that Jim knew and cared for his country.
From Captain Jim by Mary Grant Bruce
After about a week parades were announced, and in the early morning we were lined up for "physical jerks," by which is meant calisthenics, or setting-up exercises.
From "Over There" with the Australians by R. Hugh (Reginald Hugh) Knyvett
