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crack2 v EDD ~ v 25 (1) Wxf (1869-), Kilkenny Lexicon
cry crack, O Sup2 25 (Austr: 1888-). Phr cry crack: to give up
an action; to cease.
1875 HOWLEY MS Reminiscences 68 I knew
from experience that if let alone he would never cry crack till he had emptied the
bottle, and consequently would not be able to travel for several days after. P 222-67 I
went to sleep as soon as I went to bed, and I never cried crack until 7:30 this morning.
P 113-69 ~ to give in or give up. 'Crack' is the highest bid in 45's. C 70-21 [He] never
cried crack till the job was finished.
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