by George
Old-fashioned surprised exclamation
By George is a mild exclamation expressing surprise, determination, or emphasis: By George, I think he's got it!
The phrase is a minced oath, substituting "George" for "God" to avoid blasphemy.
It sounds old-fashioned and British, now used mostly for comic or theatrical effect.
Tame exclamation of surprise
- gollyGentle exclamation of surprise
- goodnessMoral excellence
- heavensCelestial expanse overhead
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
blimey · crikey · mercy · my word · good grief · dear me · oh my · well I never
Word affirming emphasis
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- definitelyWith complete certainty
- positivelyWith complete certainty
right you are · exactly · precisely · emphatically · unquestionably · decidedly · surely · without doubt
Quaint expression of astonishment
- come what mayDespite any consequences
- resolvedFirmly decided upon
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
bound and determined · persistent · dogged · unwavering · persevering · tenacious
Male crowned ruler
- monarchHereditary supreme ruler
- royalOf monarchs
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- reignSovereign's time in power
patron saint · England · dragon slayer · Windsor · regency · coronation · majesty
gosh
Tame exclamation of surprise
gracious · blimey · crikey · mercy · my word · good grief · dear me · oh my · well I never · bless my soul
indeed
Word affirming emphasis
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- definitelyWith complete certainty
positively · right you are · exactly · precisely · emphatically · unquestionably · decidedly · surely · without doubt · of course
by golly
Quaint expression of astonishment
- come what mayDespite any consequences
- resolvedFirmly decided upon
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
committed · bound and determined · persistent · dogged · unwavering · persevering · tenacious
king
Male crowned ruler
reign · patron saint · England · dragon slayer · Windsor · regency · coronation · majesty
- exclamationsoh, yes, no, wow, hey
- minced oathsdarn, heck, gosh, shoot, dang
- old exclamationszounds, gadzooks, egad, egads, forsooth
- Victorian Exclamationsby Jove, good heavens, good gracious, goodness gracious, bless my soul
by Georgegoddamn
Profane intensifier expressing frustration
by God · Jesus Christ · holy shit · fucking hell · what the fuck