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sweet Mary

idiom
Meaning

Used to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.


Examples
SIMPLE

Sweet Mary, that was a loud noise.

CONTEXTUAL

Sweet Mary, I cannot believe you forgot your passport on the day of our flight.

COMPLEX

Sweet Mary, the sheer scale of the destruction left the entire village in a state of silent, trembling disbelief.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    home sweet home

    Expressing contentment or relief at residing in or returning to one's own home.

  2. 02

    Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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

  3. 03

    keep someone sweet

    To keep someone friendly or satisfied by complying with their wishes or preferences.

  4. 04

    Mary Celeste

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

  5. 05

    sweet dreams

    Said to someone before they fall asleep, wishing them a good sleep.

  6. 06

    sweet fuck all

    Fuck all.

  7. 07

    sweet hereafter

    Heaven; paradise as enjoyed in the afterlife.

  8. 08

    sweet Jesus

    Used to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.

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