"so help me Bob" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

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  1. Euphemistic form of so help me God Tags: euphemistic, form-of Form of: so help me God
    Sense id: en-so_help_me_Bob-en-phrase-zaTG-Nk3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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