The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Retort

Lebanese expression "Ya Adrah" which translated means "Mother of God, Help"

Submitter comment:

Is often (frequently) used when someone slips or barely misses hurting themselves.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Grammatical corrections.

Where learned: HOME

Keyword(s): COMEBACK ; ETHNIC ; God ; Help ; Lebanese ; MOTHER ; RETORT