An expression of surprise and joy, by presumably referring to the nipples of a Babylonian god that were, for the sake of this expression, inordinately minty.
by Cuneus Stern October 12, 2013
Get the By the minty nipples of Marduk ! mug.In eighteenth and nineteenth century England, it was considered a great offense to say "By God". Instead, men would say "BY Jove". Jove is an alternative name for the Roman god Jupiter. By saying "By Jove!", they could be saying "By God!", without committing a social offense.
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A sentence used in the Shadowhunter book series by Cassandra Clare. The sentence is used with irritation, disbelieve, shock, etc.
You could see it as the replacement of Oh My God.
You could see it as the replacement of Oh My God.
by Tamesis Herondale September 22, 2015
Get the By the Angel mug.When someone has literal or figurative control of a man through a grip on his testicles (getting his conpliance by squeezing or threatening to squeeze them.
Mike was doing dishes because Ann had him by the balls (literal)
Big business has the world by the balls (figurative)
Big business has the world by the balls (figurative)
by Sam E82 August 31, 2007
Get the by the balls mug.An additional drink someone has while playing a drinking game. Therefore this drink can be enjoyed all the time, even when not losing or winning during the game.
"You mustn't drink now, that's cheating!"
"Oh, calm down, it's just my by-beer."
"I'm getting thirsty, sometimes I wish I'd lose more often in this one."
"Just get yourself a by-beer."
"Oh, calm down, it's just my by-beer."
"I'm getting thirsty, sometimes I wish I'd lose more often in this one."
"Just get yourself a by-beer."
by Iago99 October 2, 2009
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