[Ads-l] "Go fly a kite1'

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OED: 1928

1892 _Brooklyn Times_ (Nov. 29) 3 [Newspapers.com]: He was repeatedly told
to "sit down," "dry up," and "go fly a kite."

Etc.

JL
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