rug up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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‘I is going to be bug as a snug in a rug up here.’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
Trencher was already taking shelter within the limousine, making himself small on the wide back seat and hauling a thick rug up over his lap.
From From Place to Place by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
Henrietta paused, thereby giving extra point to what was to follow, and pulled the fur rug up absently about her waist.
From Deadham Hard by Malet, Lucas
After a moment, he drew the rug up, well up, and, with a forefinger, saluted.
From The Paliser case by Saltus, Edgar
Pull the rug up more; don't be afraid!'
From His Masterpiece by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred
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