ma-and-pa
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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He and older brother Cash were the help in their parents' Ma-and-Pa stable.
From Fox News
He and older brother Cash were the help in their parents’ Ma-and-Pa stable.
From Seattle Times
Back then, however, NFL Films was barely more than a ma-and-pa operation, and the idea of wiring up a coach — in the biggest game of the season, no less — was viewed as bold, if not downright crazy.
From Seattle Times
Back then, however, NFL Films was barely more than a ma-and-pa operation, and the idea of wiring up a coach - in the biggest game of the season, no less - was viewed as bold, if not downright crazy.
From Washington Times
Baldy, dinging it for its ma-and-pa amenities and modest number of runs, treating its easy access and affordability as some sort of character flaws.
From Los Angeles Times
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