bejesus
Used to express surprise, annoyance, dismay, or angerUsed to express surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.
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» You scared the bejesus out of me.
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3 sentencesYou scared the bejesus out of me.
Tom scared the bejesus out of Mary.
Tom scared the holy bejesus out of me.
deTom hat mich zu Tode erschreckt. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Meaning
1 senses(Ireland, colloquial)Used to express surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.
Origin
A reduced form of by Jesus.A reduced form of by Jesus.
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