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May she marry a ghost and bear him a kitten, and may the high king of glory permit it to get mange.

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[in one's glory] {adj. phr.} Pleased and contented with yourself. * /When John won the race, he was in his glory./ * /Tom is very vain, and praise puts him […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Irish curse

May the curse of Mary Malone and her nine blind illegitimate children chase you so far over the hills of Damnation that the Lord himself can't find you with a […] www.english-slang.com

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[ghost of a] Least trace of; slightest resemblance to; smallest bit even of; a very little. Usually used with "chance" or "idea" in negative sentences, or with "smile". * /There […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[give up the ghost] {v. phr.} To die; stop going. * /After a long illness, the old woman gave up the ghost./ * /The motor turned over a few times […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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