by the immortal powers

短语

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Expressing emphasis.

    非正式

    By the immortal powers, if you had let Rory put a few slugs into the old buss, he'd have settled the baronet's hash altogether.

  2. 2.

    Expressing surprise.

    非正式

    1927, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados Mysteries 'You, of all men, by the immortal powers!' he proclaimed enthusiastically. 'What piece of luck brings you this way, Max?'