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    hudi
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    There are many expressions that have origins in christianity.

    Three common expressions are “for pete’s sake” and “crying out loud” and “geez or gee”

    G is J

    pete is peter the “saint”

    “crying out loud” is supposed to be a euphamism of “for J’s sake”

    #741777
    yentingyenta
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    what about “knock on wood”

    I’ve heard that this expression is a refence to the wood that ‘j’ was supposedly nailed up on. So – definitely not to be said. -Moderator

    #741778
    Tums
    Member

    “Live and let live” – another goyish expression to avoid.

    #741780
    canine
    Member

    Let he without sin cast the first stone

    xtian expression

    #741781
    ItcheSrulik
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    Knock on wood should be avoided for a different reason. It predates Jesus and comes from Teutonic paganism where touching trees in the sacred groves (similar to asheros of the Tanach) was considered a “segula” of sorts.

    Edit: I have this from a neopagan, so consider the source.

    #741782

    Tums: What’s wrong with that expression? It actually helps reshape our bain adam l’chaveiro attitude.

    #741783
    IDKyet
    Member

    i dont either see what’s wrong with it. in fact, i think more people should be taking the advice to heart…

    #741784
    Shticky Guy
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    Lehavdil elef havdalos there are things to avoid at the other end of the spectrum like ‘oh my g-d’ or ‘oh my g.osh’

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