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DAC | 12:52 Fri 01st Oct 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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what is the origin of the phrase " sacre blue"
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It's a stereotypical French oath from the late 19th century literally meaning, "holy blue". It was/is used as a euphemism for sacr� Dieu ("holy God") which came at the end of the 18th century because it wasn't quite so risqu� to use in everyday speech.
13:05 Fri 01st Oct 2004
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Sorry to be pedantic, but the correct spelling is "sacr� bleu".
08:13 Sun 03rd Oct 2004

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