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This expression dates back to the beginning of the 19th century and refers to the medals and awards presented by the British Empire. (Order of the Garter, et al) The use of "stars and garters" is considerably older. It shows up in Bleak House by Dickens. (1853) and is the name of many British Pubs.
Credited to X-Men's Beast, Dr. Hank McCoy.
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Where did the phrase 'oh my stars and whiskers' originate?
It was originally "oh my star and garters", but some white guy in America tried to make it funny by saying like that.
What is the French phrase 'oh-là-là' in English?
"Wow!" is an English equivalent of the French phrase "oh-là -là ."Specifically, the French phrase is an exclamation of surprise. The pronunciation is "oh-lah-lah."
How many syllables are in the phrase oh my gosh?
Each word is one syllable, so there are three syllables in the phrase. Oh - my - gosh.
What is a good phrase for OBAFGKM?
Oh Be A Fine Girl, Kiss Me . . . Additional spectral categories have been defined for many stars, designated R, N, and S. These can easily be added to the mnemonic phrase above: . . . . . Right Now, Smack .
Who said oh me oh myfrom Winnie the Pooh?
Rabbit was known for saying this phrase.
What cartoon features a character which likes to repeat the phrase Oh Dear Oh My?
Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har - "Oh me , oh my , oh dear ."
Is oh the horror a hyperbole?
The phrase "Oh, the horror!" Is classified as NOT a hyperbole. Oh, the horror! Can be a real event, without exaggerating
What is mean Oh bugger?
The phrase oh bugger means that something was hard or the task was difficult.
What is the phrase 'Oh I know' when translated from English to German?
Oh, I know! is Ach, ich weiß! in German.
Is hiya dude a real phrase?
oh definitely I mean why not?
What is the phrase 'demon' in Japanese?
"Oni" (pronounced: oh-nee).
How many stars are on a Yu-Gi-Oh monster card?
The number of stars (or the level of a monster) can range from one star to twelve stars.
