mischievous trick
Example Sentences
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"Don't speak of this plan of yours as a mischievous trick, baroness," he said earnestly.
From The Nameless Castle by Jókai, Mór
It was only a mischievous trick to frighten you, I dare say.
From The Queen of Hearts by Collins, Wilkie
What he had mistaken for a human thought was a degree of reason required for a monkey's mischievous trick!
From Farewell by Marriage, Ellen
And they said, "Wait a little, we will pay you out," and took counsel together to play him some mischievous trick.
From Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm by Crane, Lucy
To disturb all good thoughts in their minds and your own, and drive out all serious impressions by this mischievous trick!
From The Carbonels by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)
