Meaning of takesy-backsy | Babel Free

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“Standing on the balcony outside the master bedroom, looking at the twinkling skyline of downtown Fort Worth, she shook her head sadly and said: “I guess we both did some things to each other. But this . . . this is what we call no-takesy-backsy.””

“When it’s over, you’re less stung by a sense of injustice than haunted by images that hit you like a Ford Bronco: Locklear’s gold necklace spelling out “RICHBITCH,” or her languid Percodan-popping by the fireplace, or the moment when she clutches her massive diamond necklace and hisses at Strauss, “This ain’t no takesy-backsy!””

“Of course, the people who insist on paying attention to the exotic little numbers in the Daily Racing Form probably need more of a reason. And, sure, I’ve got plenty. But I have even more faith in my Last-Chance-No-Takesy-Backsy-System (Advil is the official sponsor).”

““How did this all come about?” I asked. “We argued, we yelled, and we shouted. And since she wants to be Miss Takesy Backsy, I asked for my fucking keys back, too.””

“I was one of those rare birds who, if I heard a friend or relative talking about "needing" children to "complete" their lives, would offer my two for one week, free of charge, no takesy-backsy. […] *NOT* everyone is cut out to be a mother and, as in my offer above, there's no takesy-backsy.”

“this book is not really an anatomy book.¹”

“Unfortunately for Rittenhouse, his firm, no-takesy-backsy stance rankled some of his fellow right-wing influencers, among them conservative "humorist" and one-time Texas gubernatorial candidate Chad Prather, who announced Friday morning he would be dropping out of an upcoming event with Texas Guns Rights, a pro-gun nonprofit in which Rittenhouse serves as outreach director.”

“Should we fault the Raiders for trying to play takesy-backsy with their guarantees if Wilkins indeed malingered?”

“After 14 days of no action, your page will vanish forever — all content, followers, and interactions gone. No takesy-backsy here!”

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