Meaning of takesy-backsies | Babel Free

Examples

“We did our best to get ourselves cleaned up. I used an extra belt to make a strap for the Skofnung Stone and tied it around my waist, tucking my shirt over it so it wouldn’t be too obvious if Mr. Alderman got a case of takesy-backsies.”

“‘He confessed.’ / I jerked my head. ‘Big deal. He took it back.’ Could you recant a murder confession? I was a little fuzzy on the legalities of takesy-backsies when used as a legal defense in such cases as cold-blooded murder.”

“Even if there is disagreement at this point, there’s still a shot at reclaiming the head of household. When the officiant asks “Will you marry him/her?” whoever says “Ja!” (“I do!”) the loudest is the head of the household, no takesy-backsies. These kindergarten playground tactics are a great way to lighten up two rituals that are often a little stiff.”

“There are no takesy-backsies when it comes to having a child. As a lady friend puts it, a baby sucks your identity out through your nipples.”

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