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Are these the same? Gosh! and By gosh! Golly! and By golly! Holy cow! Holy smoke!
Dec 16, 2018 1:14 AM
Answers · 2
These are mostly exclamations of surprise. By gosh and by golly are slightly stronger than gosh and golly. There's a saying "B'Gosh and B'Gorrah" that's a mild curse.
December 16, 2018
To me, they do seem the same. They are used in informal speaking situations.
December 16, 2018
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