0
It is a corruption of "By Jesus," and is a mild epithet used to express disbelief or amazement. I believe " Jesus ! " without the " By " expresses shock, etc. as above, but is not an epithet [ a disparaging name ]. However, the older slang usage, " He beat the livin' B'Jesus out of him " indicated that the " B'Jesus " was used as a strong adjective/pronoun emphasizing the severity [of the beating administered]. I've heard this exact dialogue in several older Hollywood gangster-type movies, names of which escape my memory, at the moment. It's used more usually to express severe action. "I was stoned to the bejesus." "He shook the bejesus out of it."
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is N B in a footnote?
Nota bene (pronounced ˈnoʊtɑ ˈbɛnɛ') is an Italian and Latin phrase meaning "note well". The phrase first appeared in writing circa 1721.[2]Often abbreviated as "N. B."
What is the meaning of lost without you?
The phrase "lost without you" means that the person being talked about (A) provides a great deal to the person using the phrase (B). Should B leave then A would be left with a large hole to fill in their life.
What is the meaning of the phrase-myriad manifestations?
the meaning of the phrase myriad manifestation is-countless evidence
What is a compound phrase?
A phrase that is compound. Meaning two or more.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'turned blue'?
That's easy! Its a phrase.
Why does a bee have a sword to his fiddle?
This phrase is likely a play on the idiom "to have a bee in one's bonnet," meaning to be agitated or obsessed with something. "Sword to his fiddle" is not a common phrase or expression.
Exact meaning of a phrase sentence or passage?
I can help explain the meaning of a specific phrase, sentence, or passage if you provide it to me.
What is N B in a footnote?
Nota bene (pronounced ˈnoʊtɑ ˈbɛnɛ') is an Italian and Latin phrase meaning "note well". The phrase first appeared in writing circa 1721.[2]Often abbreviated as "N. B."
What is the meaning of lost without you?
The phrase "lost without you" means that the person being talked about (A) provides a great deal to the person using the phrase (B). Should B leave then A would be left with a large hole to fill in their life.
What is the meaning of the phrase-myriad manifestations?
the meaning of the phrase myriad manifestation is-countless evidence
Meaning of phrase to ring?
The meaning of the phrase "to ring" is to call someone on the phone or to visit them at their home.
What special events occur on Christmas?
The birth of baby jesus
What equipment is used to hold a test tube in the Bunsen burner flame?
faith in the lord and juses is important
What is a compound phrase?
A phrase that is compound. Meaning two or more.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'turned blue'?
That's easy! Its a phrase.
What does the phrase vline refer to?
The phrase is actual B-line, not vline. It sounds very much the same which is why it is often misspoken, but it is B-line. The phrase to make a B-line for it means to move in a direction forwardly.
What is the meaning of the phrase that was all there was to it?
no
