“Jack Sprat”

Cultural  

1. A nursery rhyme:

   Jack Sprat could eat no fat;

   His wife could eat no lean,

   And so betwixt them both,

   They licked the platter clean.

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Example Sentences

But low-fat or nonfat yogurt would also work perfectly well — and perhaps even better when Jack Sprat comes to dine.

From New York Times

Jack Sprat may eat no fat, but I wonder how he’d weigh in on boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

From New York Times

In our house, boneless thighs are a staple because everyone, from my Jack Sprat of a child to my fat-and-gristle-loving self, can agree on their deliciousness.

From New York Times

Jack Sprat’s wife is fond of butter, Cheese and chocolate are her fun.

From Washington Post

Writing the two women as if they were Jack Sprat and his wife would feel reductive if it weren’t for all the complications Broder throws in the mix.

From Los Angeles Times