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(dated) Used to declare the truth of a statement with emphasis. / (dated) Used to express surprise at an experience one is witnessing.

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as I live and breathe

Source Word

as I live and breathe

IPA(Pronunciation)

Phrase

dated

Japanese Meaning

（古風な表現）事実を強調して断言する際に用いられる。例えば、「確かにその通りだ」といった意味合いを伝える表現。 / （古風な表現）目の前の出来事に驚きを示すときに使われる。日本語では「なんと！」など感嘆を示す場面に相当する。

As I live and breathe, you finally showed up on time.

まさかのことだが、あなたがついに時間通りに来た。

Sense（1）

(dated) Used to declare the truth of a statement with emphasis.

Sense（2）

(dated) Used to express surprise at an experience one is witnessing.

Eh? What? Mercy alive! Hilda—Hilda, look here! Bab, as I live and breathe!

Sense（3）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, I, live, and, breathe.

I sha'n't forget that night, Mr. Simple, as long as I live and breathe.