more kicks than halfpence

obsolete More abuse, insults, or harsh treatment than good treatment or rewards. Primarily heard in UK. As a cabbie on these streets, you're greeted with more kicks than halfpence at this hour of the night. Seeing that I would get more kicks than halfpence if I remained, I took my leave and absconded to the shore for a bit of merriment.

more kicks than halfpence

more harsh treatment than rewards. informal, dated

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释义	more kicks than halfpence more kicks than halfpence obsolete More abuse, insults, or harsh treatment than good treatment or rewards. Primarily heard in UK. As a cabbie on these streets, you're greeted with more kicks than halfpence at this hour of the night. Seeing that I would get more kicks than halfpence if I remained, I took my leave and absconded to the shore for a bit of merriment. See also: kick, more Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. more kicks than halfpence more harsh treatment than rewards. informal, dated See also: kick, more Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: get the royal treatment eat dirt the chosen few give (one) a fair shake even break an even break give (one) a rough time get the business good books give (someone) the business
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