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bellows to mend

phrase

Definitions

  1. out of breath

    • This constitutes the process of respiration or breathing, and on its due performance will chiefly depend the health and usefulness of the animal. A horse calling “bellows-to-mend” is fit for little.
    • A pause now took place, and some mutual feinting and dodging, it being 'bellows to mend' on each side.

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