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give up easily said the stockman
131.png CHAPTER XV BALDY’S HOOF POINTS THE WAY “It’s a bad outlook, but we’re not the kind to give up easily,” said the stockman, grimly.
— from The Saddle Boys at Circle Ranch; Or, In at the Grand Round-Up by Carson, James, Captain

givin up everything so to speak
“Of course it's rather hard papers on us, you know, givin' up everything, so to speak; but it's for your good, and we ain't goin' back on you,” said the Left Bower, “are we, boys?”
— from On the Frontier by Bret Harte

grinchir une en salade to steal
Faire un coup de —— , or grinchir une —— en salade , to steal property from a vehicle .
— from Argot and Slang A New French and English Dictionary of the Cant Words, Quaint Expressions, Slang Terms and Flash Phrases Used in the High and Low Life of Old and New Paris by Albert Barrère

get up enough spirit to stand
"Can't you even get up enough spirit to stand up for her?
— from The Wishing Moon by Louise Elizabeth Dutton

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