oh, my stars and garters in English

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Etymology: Attested (in the figurative sense) since 1765. For the stars, see oh my stars. The garters refer to a heraldic order (in a stellar shape) that British monarchs could bestow. Together they were used as a name for the trappings of high office or the individuals who occupied such. Head templates: {{en-interj}} oh, my stars and garters

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"oh, my stars and garters" meaning in English

Interjection