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Mary Celeste

idiom

A ship found empty of all people, in good condition, seemingly abandoned on the high seas; a ghost ship.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    Jesus, Mary and Joseph

    Expletive, used in surprise, in disgust, or to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.

  2. 02

    sweet Mary

    Used to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.

  3. 03

    sweet Mary mother of God

    Used to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.

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