cripes

Example Sentences

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I was a pallbearer at her sister’s funeral, for cripes sake!

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2021

"By cripes, you forgive Jakie, and you do it quick!" he thundered.

From The Happy Family by Bower, B. M.

I've got a hold of it, and by cripes I'll knock a good turn out of it.

From Three Wonder Plays by Gregory, Lady

"By cripes, we'll tote him out," declared Big Medicine, pushing ahead of Chip in his enthusiasm.

From The Happy Family by Bower, B. M.

Comin' in, you said you had your blizzard stuff, and now if the sun'd jest come out, by cripes, you'd be singin' songs uh thanksgivin'—er words to that effect.

From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.