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tell a thing or two



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What's more," he said, "I could tell a thing or two.

From The Man Who Knew by Wallace, Edgar

They know, and they could tell, a thing or two which would paralyse belief.

From The Tragedy of St. Helena by Runciman, Walter

"I'll tell a thing or two to the rascally fellow," replied Doña Casiana.

From The Quest by Goldberg, Isaac

Ee was certain, ee said, as you could tell a thing or two about them coverts at Tudley End, if the treuth were known.

From Marcella by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.




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