"Lord knows" meaning in English

See Lord knows in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

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  1. Alternative form of God knows Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: God knows
    Sense id: en-Lord_knows-en-phrase-ej5OH1xU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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