sweet Judas

Definitions

Euphemistic form of sweet Jesus.

euphemistic, form-of, rare

Examples

“My father bellowed, “Sweet Judas, lady, think⟳ you we can eat⟳ your royal ancestors or plant⟳ your family name⟳? The man stinks of gold. If he will have⟳ her and pay⟳ well for the privilege, your daughter will be a wife.””

“It had been a long day. Sweet Judas, it had been a long life.”

““Sweet Judas!” Jack thundered. “First I get⟳ attacked by a cellar beam that has no business being that low, and now you want⟳ to stab me with a bread knife!””

“A million! Sweet Judas! The thought made Vin’s pulse rate bound.”

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