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boy howdy

idiom
Meaning

Expresses strong support or agreement.


Examples
SIMPLE

Boy howdy, that is a great idea.

CONTEXTUAL

When he asked if I wanted to go on the road trip, I said, boy howdy, let's go.

COMPLEX

The crowd cheered when the band returned to the stage, and boy howdy, they played better than ever.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    big boy

    A large object or person.

  2. 02

    blue-eyed boy

    The favorite, especially a young one, especially of someone in power; a fair-haired boy (US), (Australian).

  3. 03

    boy in the boat

    The human clitoris.

  4. 04

    boy toy

    A gigolo or younger man who is sexually pursued by an older person.

  5. 05

    fair-haired boy

    Someone's favorite, especially a young one; a blue-eyed boy (British), (Australian)

  6. 06

    good boy

    Well done, to a male.

  7. 07

    mama's boy

    A male who has a very close bond with his mother, and may consequently be perceived as soft or effeminate.

  8. 08

    old boy network

    A presumed unacknowledged system of association between childhood friends (especially those at school or university together), used for mutual assistance or favouritism.

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