"A pinch and a punch for the first of the month" nghĩa là gì?

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"A pinch and a punch for the first of the month" -> lời trêu chọc trẻ con khi véo và đấm ai đó ngày đầu tháng (theo đúng nghĩa đen).

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Another theory is linked to that other traditional playground saying 'a pinch and a punch for the first of the month'. Once someone had inflicted (nện) their pinch and punch on an unknowing victim, saying 'white rabbits, no return' meant the victim wasn't allowed to pinch and punch their attacker back. Therefore, saying 'white rabbits' as soon as you awake on the first is supposed to protect you from those pesky (khó chịu) pinchers and punchers all day long.

A Kiwi woman's father has upped the ante (đặt cược, tăng giá) in their 15-year long prank battle by involving Air New Zealand staff. Christchurch-born actor, Bridie Connell, who now lives in Melbourne, has been in an epic war with her father on who can wish the other a "pinch and a punch for the first of the month" first.

It’s the first of February which means two things. Firstly, it’s still cold outside. Secondly, there’s a good chance someone you know has taken the opportunity to physically assault you whilst shouting “a pinch and a punch for the first of the month!” followed by “white rabbits, no return!”.

"Every month he would wait for the girls to arrive so he could do a pinch and a punch for the first of the month. "He was great at carrying on the banter (giễu cợt) with customers, and he could relate to everyone, from all walks of life.

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