takesy-backsy

Example Sentences

• "Standing on the balcony outside the master bedroom, looking at the twinkling skyline of downtown Fort Worth, she shook her head sadly and said: “I guess we both did some things to each other. But this . . . this is what we call no-takesy-backsy.”"
• "When it’s over, you’re less stung by a sense of injustice than haunted by images that hit you like a Ford Bronco: Locklear’s gold necklace spelling out “RICHBITCH,” or her languid Percodan-popping by the fireplace, or the moment when she clutches her massive diamond necklace and hisses at Strauss, “This ain’t no takesy-backsy!”"
• "Of course, the people who insist on paying attention to the exotic little numbers in the Daily Racing Form probably need more of a reason. And, sure, I’ve got plenty. But I have even more faith in my Last-Chance-No-Takesy-Backsy-System (Advil is the official sponsor)."
• "“How did this all come about?” I asked. “We argued, we yelled, and we shouted. And since she wants to be Miss Takesy Backsy, I asked for my fucking keys back, too.”"
• "I was one of those rare birds who, if I heard a friend or relative talking about "needing" children to "complete" their lives, would offer my two for one week, free of charge, no takesy-backsy. […] *NOT* everyone is cut out to be a mother and, as in my offer above, there's no takesy-backsy."
• "this book is not really an anatomy book.¹"