Simple Simon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Simple Simon
First recorded in 1775–85; after the nursery rhyme character
Example Sentences
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"Simple Simon," sneered the experts, and bet 4-to-1 that Louis would polish him off before the end of the fifth round.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sometimes these are weirdly blended: this year's Red Riding Hood features Mother Hubbard and Simple Simon.
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A sweet but Simple Simon gives in to panic at the front during World War I and is punished by a military machine that cannot afford to temper steeliness with compassion.
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Children will hugely enjoy Simple Simon; their elders may profitably join them.
From Time Magazine Archive
The rhymes are as catchy as Simple Simon and Jack Horner, but when a child has sung these over for a few weeks he knows for keeps some people and some happenings in American history.
From A Hundred and Sixty Books by Washington Authors Some Other Writers Who are Contributors to Periodical Literature, Lines Worth Knowing by Heart by Various
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