beggar-my-neighbor

[ beg-er-mahy-ney-ber ]

/ ˈbɛg ər maɪˈneɪ bər /

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noun

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Origin of beggar-my-neighbor

First recorded in 1725–35

At his Tucson hacienda he is a gracious host and a good neighbor.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Better to be a beggar in freedom,” he cried out, “than to be forced into compromises against my conscience.
The Catholic Philosopher Who Took on Hitler|John Henry Crosby|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After a pause she invited me in with a warm smile, as if I were a neighbor.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind|Brin-Jonathan Butler|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sure, your cubicle mate, neighbor, and aunt all own a Fitbit or JawBone fitness tracker.
Nothing Says I Love You Like Data|The Daily Beast|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Selling off the extras, I saw my neighbor marvel at the scent and murmur that he wished he could afford one.
A Million Ways to Die in Prison|Daniel Genis|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was father against son, brother against brother, neighbor against neighbor.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
He's a lucky beggar, Reginald, a very lucky beggar, and Warrender's daughter is more than he deserves.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
A beggar asking alms under the character of a poor scholar, a gentleman put the question, Quomodo vales?
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
She passed the box to her neighbor, who uttered similar expressions to her own.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
It is founded upon love of the neighbor, and a desire to be beloved, and to show love.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley