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Retort
Old saying for Italians when they are astonished is "Mama Mia."
It means "My Mother."
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [S550] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: HOME ; Craprotta, Mrs K
Keyword(s): COMEBACK ; ETHNIC ; Italian ; RETORT ; Saying
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |