Examples of 'long spoon' in a sentence

Meaning of "long spoon"

long spoon - The phrase 'to sup with a long spoon' is often used as a metaphor meaning to be cautious in dealing with someone, particularly someone who is deceitful or untrustworthy. It advises keeping a safe distance from potentially harmful individuals

How to use "long spoon" in a sentence

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With a long spoon when the quangle wangle.
To sup with the devil you need a long spoon.
The long spoon is the bayonet.
Just take a long spoon.
You need a long spoon which will never be long enough.
He that sups with the devil must have a long spoon.
Stir everything with a long spoon and season the soup to taste.
If you want to dine with the devil you will need a long spoon.
Sometimes you have to use a long spoon to dine with the devil.
He who sups with the Devil needs a long spoon.
Everything you need plus a big long spoon to reach the bottom of the bag.
But I would recommend an extremely long spoon.
A long spoon to mix cocktails, or pour by layers, with a madler.
Mr. McBride here is by way of being the long spoon.
It 's long spoon.

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You can do it, but you need a very long spoon.
Is your source reliable? - His information 's usually good . But I would recommend an extremely long spoon.
When you sup with the devil, you need a long spoon.
When you are dining with a demon, you got to have a long spoon.
When you dine with the devil, you better have a long spoon.
Your friends should not dine with the devil, even with a long spoon.
It 's said that he who sups with devil must dine with a very long spoon.
When you sup with the Devil, use a long spoon.
Outsmart them. To sup with the devil you need a long spoon.
Cartoon: He who sups with the devil should use a long spoon.
He will be watching the Test match in bed, eating tiramisu with a long spoon.
Morgan, you should use a long spoon.
Stir in the descaling powder e.g. with a long spoon.
His information 's usually good . But I would recommend an extremely long spoon.
A Jamaican proverb tells us, " Eat with the devil ", but give him a long spoon.
And I don't like it. You're stirring up hell with a long spoon.

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