tell a thing or two
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They know, and they could tell, a thing or two which would paralyse belief.
From The Tragedy of St. Helena by Runciman, Walter
Ee was certain, ee said, as you could tell a thing or two about them coverts at Tudley End, if the treuth were known.
From Marcella by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
"I'll tell a thing or two to the rascally fellow," replied Doña Casiana.
From The Quest by Goldberg, Isaac
What's more," he said, "I could tell a thing or two.
From The Man Who Knew by Wallace, Edgar
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