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Give you two-bits or the going rate to guess Playboy's
Kids These Days Jen 2009
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Diddley is most often cited for his signature “Bo Diddley beat,” a syncopated 5/4 pattern similar to the West African-derived “hambone” rhythm or “Shave and a haircut two-bits” couplet.
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"I shoulda asked — do you got any two-bits with you?"
Locked Rooms King, Laurie R. 2005
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"I shoulda asked — do you got any two-bits with you?"
Locked Rooms King, Laurie R. 2005
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Another thing is not to tap out the old “shave-and-a-haircut, two-bits” tune on your car horn.
The Word 2001
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Another thing is not to tap out the old “shave-and-a-haircut, two-bits” tune on your car horn.
The Word 2001
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'Okay,' he said, 'Make it two-bits; I never let 'a man bet on credit.
Time Enough For Love Heinlein, Robert A. 1973
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Not law-type honest — I'd rob a grave, I'd steal two-bits off a dead man's eyes if I thought it would contribute to the day's enjoyment — but unto-thyself-type honest.
Breakfast At Tiffany's Capote, Truman, 1924- 1958
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Not law-type honest " I'd rob a grave, I'd steal two-bits off a dead man's eyes if I thought it would contribute to the day's enjoyment " but unto-thyself-type honest.
Breakfast At Tiffany's Capote, Truman, 1924- 1958
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Before I had a chance to reply a fragrant bunch was thrust into his hands by an urchin who announced: "Two for two-bits."
The Lure of San Francisco A Romance Amid Old Landmarks Mabel Thayer Gray
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