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28 June
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What does "Stars!" (as exclamation) mean?
What does "Stars!" (as exclamation) mean?
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28 June
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“My stars!” is a very old fashioned way to express surprise.
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“My stars!” is a very old fashioned way to express surprise.
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@newenglandgenie I haven't heard that expression in ages and I'm old!
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@ThirstyForKnowledge Same here! I’m 72 and don’t know anyone under 80 who’d say this!! 😂
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@newenglandgenie Definitely! Not only wouldn't they say it, but they've probably never heard it before.
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