scruff

Example Sentences

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Jacks took the game by the scruff of the neck after England stuttered to 105-5 in the 13th over.

From Barron's

An older boy—judging by his height and the little bit of scruff on his chin —was in the living room draped over a flowered couch with an open book covering his face.

From Literature

"It just takes someone to grab this by the scruff of the neck and deal with this in the manner that it should be," he said.

From BBC

No-one was inspiring a team that once again looked lost to grab the game by the scruff of the neck.

From BBC

He grabbed them by the scruff of the neck and gave them a good shake, until they started to yap and nip each other playfully, just as puppies would.

From Literature