Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Heavens to handkerchiefs
English answer:
Meaningless exclamation
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Mohamed Fouda
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English term
Heavens to handkerchiefs
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Heavens to handkerchiefs, that sounds like Stuffy.
Is it like, sweet Lord, or my goodness, etc? Does it refer to anything other than that?
Thanks!
https://docmcstuffins.fandom.com/wiki/Stuffy's_Ambulance_Rid...
Is it like, sweet Lord, or my goodness, etc? Does it refer to anything other than that?
Thanks!
https://docmcstuffins.fandom.com/wiki/Stuffy's_Ambulance_Rid...
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Meaningless exclamation
It's a nonsense expression, more commonly "heavens to Betsy" or "heavens to Murgatroyd". This version gets only one hit, which is the example you're quoting. They've chosen "handkerchiefs" for the rhythm and alliteration.
So you're right in assuming it's like "my goodness".
So you're right in assuming it's like "my goodness".
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