cripes

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2021

Oh, you don't hev to mention no names, I know who took them steers,—but cripes, it didn't do no good, he wouldn't listen to Baldy Jennings.

From The Trail of Conflict by Loring, Emilie Baker

Oh, cripes, Norry," Hugh said a little impatiently, "you exaggerate all my virtues; you always have.

From The Plastic Age by Marks, Percy

"Well, say, by cripes, he better amble down to the city and buy him some more glint!"

From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.

"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.