stone the crows

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[edit] Etymology

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[edit] Interjection

stone the crows

  1. (UK, Australian, colloquial) Generalized expression of surprise or amazement, or just for emphasis.
    • 1924, C. J. Dennis, Rose Of Spadgers.
      Why, stone the crows! I'll look yous up

[edit] Usage notes

  • May be used in combination with similar expressions, as stone the crows and pickle the lizards.

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