nick

Example Sentences

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And, of course, we’ve been in a reciprocal comedy arrangement with Britain — or at least we have been nicking their ideas for shows — for years.

From Los Angeles Times

That's very good and has helped me be in the nick I'm in and, touch wood, be pretty good with injuries this year.

From BBC

My makeshift piggy bank has arrived in the nick of time.

From Literature

It was quite a tight affair when these two sides met in December, but Arsenal nicked the points at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and I am expecting the same to happen this time too.

From BBC

He's 33 and in great nick, but you can't bank on another opportunity coming around.

From BBC