handbags
/ (ˈhændˌbæɡz) /
facetious an incident in which people, esp sportsmen, fight or threaten to fight, but without real intent to inflict harm (esp in the phrases handbags at dawn, handbags at twenty paces, etc)
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How to use handbags in a sentence
China is not the only country where fake handbags are easily found.
The U.S. Tells You Where to Buy the Best Fake Designer Handbags, Pirated Movies, and More | Josh Rogin | February 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn other words, “Bad Ass Vodka” and high-end handbags are off-limits.
U.S. Investigating Dennis Rodman for Busting Sanctions | Josh Rogin | January 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTInspried by "Russian patriotism," Anna Chapman has recently debuted a collection of flowy print dresses and handbags.
Karl Lagerfeld Discusses Francois Hollande Affair; Diesel Ad Features Wheelchair Blogger as Model | The Fashion Beast Team | January 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSo she decided to do something about it—and launch her own line of concealed-carry handbags.
Concealed Carry Handbags: An Evening Bag for Your Gun? | Erin Cunningham | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTShe introduced four styles of handbags when her company began, offering various combinations of color and leather.
Concealed Carry Handbags: An Evening Bag for Your Gun? | Erin Cunningham | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The baggage—two trunks, a showman's keyster, two suitcases, a big duffle bag and handbags—was loaded on trailer and backseat.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyWe must leave our heavy luggage at Port Said, to be picked up again on our return, and only take what we can carry in handbags.
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. MittonIt is therefore the one in which people usually keep the things which they especially value, and their pocketbooks or handbags.
The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping | Elizabeth Hale GilmanSome people with handbags pushed past, and Knight had to step into the room to avoid them.
The Second Latchkey | Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel WilliamsonTiny earthen bean-pots, spectacles, handbags, imitation folders—any of these things would do for souvenirs.
Suppers | Paul Pierce
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