two-bits

• “Give you two-bits or the going rate to guess Playboy's”

  Kids These Days

• “Diddley is most often cited for his signature “Bo Diddley beat,” a syncopated 5/4 pattern similar to the West African-derived “hambone” rhythm or “Shave and a haircut two-bits” couplet.”

  Buzzine » Bo Diddley Takes His Big Beat With Him

• “I shoulda asked — do you got any two-bits with you?”

  Locked Rooms

• “Another thing is not to tap out the old “shave-and-a-haircut, two-bits” tune on your car horn.”

  The Word

• “Okay,' he said, 'Make it two-bits; I never let 'a man bet on credit.”

  Time Enough For Love

• “Not law-type honest — I'd rob a grave, I'd steal two-bits off a dead man's eyes if I thought it would contribute to the day's enjoyment — but unto-thyself-type honest.”

  Breakfast At Tiffany's

• “Not law-type honest " I'd rob a grave, I'd steal two-bits off a dead man's eyes if I thought it would contribute to the day's enjoyment " but unto-thyself-type honest.”

  Breakfast At Tiffany's

• “Before I had a chance to reply a fragrant bunch was thrust into his hands by an urchin who announced: "Two for two-bits.”

  The Lure of San Francisco A Romance Amid Old Landmarks

• “And two-bits apiece!" almost wailed poor Gettysburg, diving back into the cabin, "and only them four in the shack!”

  The Furnace of Gold

• “Laws, you could have a million dollars, and old Pete wouldn't take two-bits.”

  Free Air

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