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Heavens to betsy

intj

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Intj
  1. 1
    Good gracious; good heavens. US, dated

    ""Heavens to Betsy!" he exclaims, clapping his hand to his throat, "I've cut my head off!""

Etymology

Of unknown origins. Speculated to be a euphemism for hell's bells, but there is not sufficient evidence to support this. Attested from 1857.

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