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bob up

Idioms  

  1. Appear suddenly or unexpectedly. For example, I didn't know anyone in the group until Harry bobbed up. This term uses the verb bob in the sense of “to bounce,” a usage dating from Chaucer's day. [Late 1800s]

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Key West will join the pantheon of great, late Bob, up there with Red River Shore, Mississippi, Trying to Get to Heaven, Highlands, etc.

From The Guardian • Jun. 24, 2020

Bob, up with your speaking trumpet. 2d Ruff.

From Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen by Anonymous

Bob up and down in all the secluded corners of the house; try to feel the motion in the horse-cars—it will not need much effort in many of them.

From In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda by Browne, Theo. Stephenson

"Didn't you meet Mr. Bob up the street?" asked Mrs. Wiggs, as she led the way into the kitchen.

From Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch by Rice, Alice Caldwell Hegan

Upon this, Frank turned back, and determined to lift Bob up again.

From Among the Brigands by De Mille, James

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