sweet hereafter
Heaven; paradise as enjoyed in the afterlife.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They believe they will meet again in the sweet hereafter.”
“The old man spoke peacefully about his life, saying he was ready for the sweet hereafter.”
“The poet wrote movingly of a world beyond our own, where all earthly suffering finds rest in the sweet hereafter.”
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home sweet home
Expressing contentment or relief at residing in or returning to one's own home.
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keep someone sweet
To keep someone friendly or satisfied by complying with their wishes or preferences.
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sweet dreams
Said to someone before they fall asleep, wishing them a good sleep.
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sweet fuck all
Fuck all.
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sweet Jesus
Used to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.
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sweet Mary
Used to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.
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sweet Mary mother of God
Used to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.
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sweet nothings
Insubstantial or romantic words that are only meant to flatter, woo, or seduce.
Last updated August 10, 2026