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R. E. Shay

Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

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rabbit

[rabbit] See: [JACK-RABBIT START]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

jack-rabbit start

[jack-rabbit start] {n.}, {informal} A very sudden start from a still position; a very fast start from a stop. * /Bob made a jack-rabbit start when the traffic light turned […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

make short work of

[make short work of] {v. phr.} To finish rapidly. * /The cat made short work of the baby rabbit./ * /Tim was anxious to get to the movies so he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

put one's foot down

[put one's foot down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take a decided stand; be stubborn in decision. * /John didn't want to practice his piano lesson, but his teacher put his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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