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Benedict Arnold

Why do we sigh "Oh, well!' even when we acknowledge or accept an unpleasant occurrence. Wouldn't "Oh, unwell!" or "Oh sick!" be appropriate?

Posted - October 31, 2016
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  • 5614
    Methink it may apply when wishing God's will be done even when we don't understand, like or agree with it. Tis an old but still current school of thought.
      October 31, 2016 8:01 PM MDT
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  • Basically, it's "Accept what comes your way", isn't it?
      November 1, 2016 3:16 AM MDT
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  • 17261
    Because we hope for well, and not the situation we are in? Makes one wonder what we really wish for when saying: "Oh, Darn!" or "Oh, Hell!"

    Hmm...




      November 1, 2016 2:28 AM MDT
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  • Good Heavens! The devil does wear Prada!
      November 1, 2016 3:19 AM MDT
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  • 17261
    Haha. Good Heavens, she does... Mmhmm.
      November 1, 2016 4:24 AM MDT
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