cut up jackpots
v. phr.— «Over the holiday weekend, these carnies will swap lies (or “cut up jackpots,” as they say), perform outrageous feats of physical daring—swallowing swords, eating razor blades, walking on broken glass—and allow the public to watch.» —“‘Sideshow Gathering’ celebrates tradition” Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Aug. 30, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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