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- adverb in every detail
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qms commented on the word hook line and sinker
He's really not a very deep thinker
And, regrettably, a bit of a drinker.
Feed Ernest some ale
Along with your tale.
He’ll swallow them hook, line and sinker.
June 21, 2014
qms commented on the word hook line and sinker
Find out more about Ernest Bafflewit.
June 23, 2014