holy cannoli
Synonym of holy cowSynonym of holy cow.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of holy cow.
Origin
Likely modeled on the earlier phrases holy macaroni, holy stromboli, and holy ravioli. GivLikely modeled on the earlier phrases holy macaroni, holy stromboli, and holy ravioli. Given that, a direct connection to the phonetically similar holy kamoly, which is recorded since 1957, is unlikely.
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