bloody oath

English

Alternative forms

• my bloody oath

Pronunciation

• Audio (General Australian):

  (file)

Phrase

bloody oath

1. (Australia) Most certainly; you bet; used to intensify an affirmative response.
   • 2018, Melissa Lucashenko, Too Much Lip, University of Queensland Press, published 2023, page 131:

     ‘Coming in?’ Kerry asked, stripping down to her sports bra. ‘Bloody oath,’ said Steve, ripping his singlet off.