take a hop
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"It's a good driving course ... and it was nice to see the ball actually take a hop," Fowler, ranked 33rd in the world, said.
From Reuters ● Oct. 14, 2010
Finally, once that little exercise was accomplished, it was time to take a hop, skip, and a jump across the Martian surface, where gravity is just 38 percent that of Earth’s.
From National Geographic
Tony, who was looking at pictures with his mother, rose from her side, prepared to take a hop, skip, and jump and land with his arms around Tims's waist.
From The Invader A Novel by Margaret L. (Margaret Louisa) Woods
“I think I will take Bully and Bawly and go for a swim, and then we’ll take a hop through the woods and perhaps we may find an adventure,” answered Mr. No-Tail.
From Bully and Bawly No-Tail by Louis Wisa
“Look-a-here, Professor,” he retorted, “I ain’t feelin’ any too pert right now, and I’ll take a hop out o’ you if you don’t shet up!” 236The Professor looked grieved.
From Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance by Marcus Horton
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