(chiefly US, somewhat dated and rustic) An expression of surprise or dismay.

(obsolete or archaic) I swear.

(slang, vulgar) Indicates disapproval, contradiction or disbelief.

It is sometimes necessary to cooperate with a person one does not like or agree with, in order to combat a common threat.

Alternative form of the enemy of my enemy is my friend

Said in supplication. / (mildly blasphemous) An expression of anger, frustration, excitement, shock, awe, dismay, etc.

(US, Mormonism, euphemistic) for "Hell" from "Oh my hell" or "Oh hell!"

(idiomatic, slang, vulgar, obsolete) A common reply to any question; once common at court and among sailors, under the name of "selling bargains".

Ignore what I just said; previous order or request is retracted.

(idiomatic) To excuse the speaker's swearing or bad language.