"jumping Jehoshaphat" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} jumping Jehoshaphat
  1. (US, dated) Used to express astonishment Tags: US, dated Synonyms (expression of astonishment): great Scott, jumping Jesus

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