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Pete

Idioms  
  1. Also, Peter. See for one's (Pete's) sake; honest to god (Pete); rob Peter to pay Paul.


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But the Venn diagram of people who will love Niles the crocodile and those who care what shoes Pete Davidson wears isn’t a circle.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

McBean remembers seeing Cooper Kupp when he was with the Rams, and Pete Carroll too.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Her relationships and break-ups have never been far from the headlines, including with comedian Pete Davidson, estate agent Dalton Gomez, her married Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, and former backing dancer Ricky Alvarez.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Actually, I still think that was Pete Hegseth — no matter what he’s wearing.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

Mary Lou was standing in front of Fat Pete, who had come in for more stitches that morning.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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