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bloody oath
What does bloody oath mean?
Strong agreement or affirmation; 'you bet'.
"'Reckon we'll win?' 'Bloody oath!'"
Origin
Australian; 'oath' as an affirmation, intensified by 'bloody'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bloody oath' mean?
It's an emphatic 'absolutely' or 'you bet', used to strongly agree or affirm something.
Is 'bloody oath' offensive?
It's mild. 'Bloody' is a common intensifier in Australia and the phrase is everyday rather than genuinely offensive, though it's still casual.
How do you use 'bloody oath'?
You fire it back to strongly agree, e.g. 'Reckon we'll win?' 'Bloody oath!'
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