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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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What is the origin of the phrase "Oh my God"!
What is the origin of the phrase "Oh my God!"
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Hi, For a very long time, people have begged *** for her assistance in times of difficulty. Today, the religious significance is often not intended. Instead, such phrases are often just an idiomatic way of expressing surprise or concern.
- Hi, For a very long time, people have begged *** for her assistance in times of difficulty.
- Today, the religious significance is often not intended.
- Instead, such phrases are often just an idiomatic way of expressing surprise or concern.
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Hi,
For a very long time, people have begged *** for her assistance in times of difficulty.
Today, the religious significance is often not intended. Instead, such phrases are often just an idiomatic way of expressing surprise or concern.
For a very long time, people have begged *** for her assistance in times of difficulty.
Today, the religious significance is often not intended. Instead, such phrases are often just an idiomatic way of expressing surprise or concern.
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It used to be an oath, now it's just an expression of mild intensity
Regards,
Obaid
Regards,
Obaid
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