10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NOT A PATCH ON»
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not a patch on in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
not a patch on and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Not a Patch on Charlotte Cox
G. B. Hope. 'Hint of garlic.' 'There is not!' She smiled again, stopping herself from
slapping his hand on the table. Doyle took his chance. 'Two smiles in ten minutes
.' 'Well, you know, eighty pounds has put me in a good mood.' 'How did I do, ...
... it is compared that it would not even serve as a patch on it. Hence, when it is
said (for instance) that the South-Eastern Railway is not a patch on the North-
Western, the meaning is obvious. Ed. Philip Belben. Branksome Chine,
Bournemouth.
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The Century dictionary and cyclopedia:
a work of universal ...
Not a patch on, not fit to be compared with ; far Inferior to : as, he Is not a patch on
you in the matter of lying. [Colloq.l Soldier, you are too late. He is not a patch on
you for t then — he has loved me so long. learth, xxx inate glands or Peyerian ...
William Dwight Whitney, Benjamin Eli Smith,
1906
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Songs of Socialism for Local Branch and Campaign Work, ...
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the patch on the workingman's pants, on his pants, The patch on the QHO.Then
there'll be ne'er a patch on the workingman's pants, Not a patch on the l in?
Surrender ! CALEB. What, to a woman? LEONORA. Ay, a determined and
desperate one. You said but now my horse was not a patch on yours. I will test
that boast myself. CALEB (bugle call and drum roll outside R.). That shot has
alarmed the ...
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True Blue & Carrera's Bride: True Blue\Carrera's Bride
My condition's not a patch on yours,” she said without thinking. A patch. A patch.
A four-patch, a nine-patch, those were quilting terms. He turned so quickly that he
almost fell again. “You make quilts!” he said abruptly. Chapter 11 Delia felt her ...
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The Sterling Book of Idioms
pat somebody/oneself on the back congratulate somebody/oneself When she
completed the work in time she patted herselfon the back. not a patch on not as
good as I play tennis, but my game is not a patch on yours. path strewn with roses
a ...
He gave his odd little chuckle again. Then he turned to his daughter, who had
come in and was standing there in her overall. "Not a patch on her," he repeated,
pinching Nell on the shoulder. As she stood there with her father's hand on 72
THE ...
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Not a Proper Journalist
Bobofcourse begged to differ and wasadamant thathisfish, pulledout
ofthePacificthat verymorning,was not a patch on that served by the TopGun fish
barinWhitchurch HighStreet back in Cardiff. It was on that visit that I got a sense
ofBob's ...
If Bryusov had gone through contortions before, they were not a patch on the
ones Fralk put on now. Of course, having six arms and eyestalks gave it an unfair
advantage there. One of the natives who had approached Fralk said something.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NOT A PATCH ON»
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Foraging for food leads to some tasty treats
The cultivated versions we find in supermarkets are not a patch on wild blackberries for flavour. Add fresh blackberries to porridge or muesli, ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
The Return of Salwa Judum?
Ask anyone in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district about Chhavindra Karma and the answer comes pat:“He's not a patch on his father.” Legacy ... «Swarajya, Jul 15»
Liverpool-United clash: The AZ of Liverpool
This Liverpool team is not a patch on the past. In fact, it's not very good at all, the last competitive match a 7-1 defeat in May. To Stoke. But more ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
Ulster SFC final: Donegal and Monaghan set for bruising battle
... Grounds but for what ever reason, the Orchard men this summer, under Kieran McGeeney, were not a patch on Paul Grimley's 2014 model. «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
The Emperor's Tale
Babar's son Humayun (meaning 'the fortunate one') was not a patch on his father when it came to military tactics. Driven out of India by ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
London's iconic black taxis are not only going electric but they could …
The seats aren't the last word in luxury, it's clearly functional in the back, and the ride quality is not a patch on the top-end Lexuses that are often ... «The National, Jul 15»
Weather Watch: Drier than normal - but not a patch on 76
Despite some sprinkles over the last few days, our region has had a very dry start to this summer, as you can probably tell from how brown ... «Buckingham Advertiser, Jul 15»
Namibian star bed: How's the serenity?
As far as outdoor bedding goes it was pretty good, although not a patch on the four-poster, mosquito-netted, super-king bed comfort inside. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
The Woman In Black: Angel Of Death (DVD Review)
Overall Verdict: Not a patch on its predecessor, Angel Of Death has its moments, but for most of the running time it's a bit clunky, clichéd and, ... «Big Gay Picture Show, Jul 15»
Red sky in the morning over Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice
The beautiful start to the day gave way to a drizzle, cloudy morning, with temperatures expected to reach a high of just 17 - not a patch on the ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»