"blow me pink" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} blow me pink
  1. (UK, slang, archaic) An expression of surprise. Tags: UK, archaic, slang Synonyms: wow
    Sense id: en-blow_me_pink-en-intj-x~m0pbVV Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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