“Jack Sprat”

1. A nursery rhyme:

   Jack Sprat could eat no fat;

   His wife could eat no lean,

   And so betwixt them both,

   They licked the platter clean.

Example Sentences

It's just the tale of Jack Sprat, my son, over again; only your little fancy's neether lean nor fat, but monkey-nuts!

From Project Gutenberg

“Jack Sprat,” mournfully suggested Dick through the cloud of his misery.

From Project Gutenberg

Jack Sprat might incite pleasant ridicule, but Jack Sprat's wife—lo!

From Project Gutenberg

"You have brought me luck," said little Jack Sprat, turning to Puss.

From Project Gutenberg

There stood Jack Sprat himself, leaning against the sty, watching his pig eat his dinner.

From Project Gutenberg